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Chief Architect Tips, Tutorials and Recorded Seminars

In this area you'll find tips, tutorials, recorded semianrs and other content for Chief Architect

Discover the Right Way to Add Roofs to Your Plans - Parts 1 and 2
Included on the X1 DVD

This 2 part class focuses on an area of Chief that many users find to be challenging, Roofs - the Automatic Roof Generator and the Manual Roof Tools. Part 1, 1 Hour 26 Minutes, Part 2, 1 Hour 28 Minutes . . . more

Platforms and Levels in Chief
Included on the X1 DVD

There is a misconception that Chief Architect is some sort of magical tool. It's important to understand that it's not. The main area that many users have considerable difficulty with is creating platforms and adding roofs. In this class, you'll learn the right way to create these elements in your plan. 1 Hour 19 Minute . . . more

Does a Good Remodeling Plan Really Cost Your Client Anything?
Dan Baumann

Every remodeling project has to have a plan. It might as well be your company drawing it. With the right mindset and approach it's easy to help your customers understand why a good plan is so important. . . . more

Professional Layout Pages
Included on the X1 DVD

Learn what it takes to setup a professional looking layout page and what you should include in a good set of plans, you'll also have access to download some PDF Layout Examples. 1 Hour 8 Minutes . . . more

Chief Architect X1 Working with Graphics
Included on the X1 DVD

Learn how to amaze your customer using graphics with Chief Architect. This 4 Part Series (over 200 minutes) covers: Adding your Client's Family to the Plan, Tracing over Pictures, Creating Materials, Creating a Panoramic Backdrop, File Management, and much more. If you like working with pictures or recognize that you need to learn how, check out this series. . . . more

Kitchen and Bath Series with Chief - Parts 1, 2 and 3
by: Dan Baumann
This 3 part class focuses on creating Kitchens using Chief. It covers everything from simplified space plannning to completing the working drawings. Part 1, 1 Hour 38 Minutes, Part 2 & 3 to come. . . . more

Discovering Who You're Drawing For and What They Want
Working Drawing Series 1 of 8 - Included on X1 DVD

You have to discover what they want and need - type of structure, special planning, lot requirements and restrictions, budget, local building codes and restrictions and the myriad of other information that is required to start working on the plan. Downloads are also available here. . . . more

Setting Up and Starting the Plan - Setting up the Layout Pages
Working Drawing Series 2 of 8 - Included on DVD

The biggest part of any plan is knowing what to draw. Laying out this strategy ahead of time and then gathering the right information from your client will save you many hours of guess work and the redrawing of items in your plan. It all starts by setting up your layout pages ahead of time. 1 Hour 26 Minutes . . . more

Picking Up Speed in Chief Using The 2D CAD Tools
Working Drawing Series 3 of 8 - Included on X1 DVD

A large part of the detailing that you do in a plan is accomplished using the 2D CAD tools. In this session, you'll discover how these tools work and how to use them. We'll also discuss many tips and shortcuts that you can use in the detailing of plans. 1 Hour 18 Minutes . . . more

Picking Up Speed in Chief - Mega Tips Using Chief X1 Tools
Working Drawing Series 4 of 8 - Included on DVD X1

Never draw more that half of anything - This is possible with Chiefs "Reflect About" tools. Discover how "Copy and Paste in Place" can save you hours of drawing time while producing more accurate plans. In this session you learn many "Time Saving" tips and techniques. 1 Hour 28 Minutes . . . more

Cleaning Up Your Plan and Adding Details
Working Drawing Series 6 of 8 - Included on X1 DVD

With everything locked in place, you're ready to start moving into the final working drawing phase. This starts with the cleanup of the plan - dimensions, 3D Structural elements, fine tuning details, adding notes to the plan and more. If you've done a good job during the initial stages, this part of the plan will go a lot smoother. 1 Hour 40 Minutes . . . more

Creating the Construction Details and Cross Sections
Working Drawing Series 7 of 8 - Included on DVD X

There are many ways to do details with Chief: from the 3D Model, with the 2D CAD tools, from the libraries, or a combination of all of them. In this session, we'll discuss the different ways to do sections and details and what is the appropriate use of each option. We'll also discuss how to import and use details from other sources. 1 Hour 26 Minutes . . . more

Finalizing the Plan - Completing the 2D CAD Details
Working Drawing Series 8 of 8 - Included on X1 DVD

Completing the 2D CAD detaiils can be a challenge. In this session you'll learn how to effectively uset the 2D CAD tools to add any detail you want. 1 Hour 24 Minutes . . . more

Tips to Draw Plans Faster
Included on the X1 DVD

Chief, like any other software program, is easy to get into. It's even easier if you know and understand the many time saving tips and techniques hidden in the program. In this class, you'll learn some of the top techniques that will allow you to draw more detailed plans, faster. . . . more

How do You Use Chief in Your Business Q&A
Included on the X1 DVD
How do You Use Chief in Your Business Q&A. Presented by Dan Baumann. 1 Hour 19 Minutes . . . more

Rendering A Chief Architect Plan with Artlantis
10-12-07 Dan Baumann and Michael Pach

Join us as we discuss Chief's rendering capabilities and then guest contractor & designer Michael Pach will demonstrate the steps involved with using Artlantis to render your Chief model. Artlantis is a unique and ideal tool for performing very high resolution rendering easily and in real-time. 1 Hour 23 Minutes . . . more

Creating a Split Level Plan in Chief Architect X1 - 5 Part Series
Included on the X1 DVD

This 5 part series will teach you many of the techniques needed to create a split level plan. Recorded from a X1 training class, it covers many ways to effectively create detailed models and plans with Chief. . . . more

Plan Review - Manual Roof Repair, Cool Copy Function and Adding an Automatic Roof on the Same Plan

In this 20 minute tutorial you'll get tips to fix a roof on a plan both manually and automatically. You'll also get a glimpse of some new features in X1 that are really cool especially the "Copy and Hold Position" function. . . . more

Chief X1 Tip - Use the All Tools Toolbar to Save Time
Dan Baumann, CR

Chief X1 has many new tool icons. They are set up in different toolbar sets and you can switch between them as needed. It's much easier to switch to the "All Tools" toolbar and have all of the icons available all of the time. . . . more

Viewing and Editing the 3D Framing in a Renovation and New Project
Included on the X1 DVD

In this Webinar, you'll learn how to use Chief Architect to show the new framing plan versus the existing structure. . . . more

Custom Fireplace Chase, Custom Hearth, Custom Fireplace
Dan Baumann, CR

Examples of how to create details in your plans using Chiefs Slab and Molding Polyline tools. Custom Fireplace Chase, Custom Hearth, Custom Fireplace. V10 . . . more

Custom Chimney, Window Wells, Brick Soldier Course V10
Dan Baumann, CR

Examples of how to create details in your plans using Chiefs Slab and Molding Polyline tools. Custom Chimney, Window Wells, Brick Soldier Course. . . . more

Concrete Steps, Gable Frieze Boards, Frieze Board Banding V10
Dan Baumann, CR

Examples of how to create details in your plans using Chiefs Slab and Molding Polyline tools. Concrete Steps, Gable Frieze Boads, Frieze Board Banding. . . . more

Roof Repairs and Adding Dormers
Dan Baumann, CR

This plan was submitted by a client that needed some help. There were 3 areas to work on - Repair and clean up of the walls and roofs and addition of some dormers. Watch as Dan shows what went wrong and how to fix it. . . . more

Wall and Roof Repairs and Adding Dormers
Dan Baumann, CR

This plan was submitted by a client that needed some help. There were 3 areas to work on - repair and cleaning up of the walls and roofs and the addition of dormers. Learn what went wrong and how to fix it. . . . more

Using the "Select Same Type" Function in Chief
Dan Baumann, CR

Here's a time saving tip that you can use to easily set and check floor and ceiling heights. This tool also simplifies many other tasks. The tool is called "Select Same Type" It's the icon on the "Edit Toolbar" that has 5 yellow boxes connected by red lines. . . . more

Understanding and Working with Layers and Layer Sets
Dan Baumann, CR

Learn everything you need to work with Layers and Layer Sets in Chief. Learning this feature will save you hours in the set up, navigation, and printing of all your plans. . . . more