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Chief Architect Software Training Series
Chief Architect is a very powerful drawing tool when used correctly. Producing detailed and accurate plans will help you make more money.
As a designer you'll produce better plans faster. As a contractor you'll have a better communication with everyone in the field. Your projects will run smoother, faster and with less mistakes and cost overruns.
Each class is chock full of insightful tips, tactics and techniques developed by Dan Baumann. In his 15+ years Dan has produced thousands of plans and trained thousands of people on the most effective ways to use Chief
Sign up for the seminars in this series - Member Sign Up
These 120 Minute Live Online Seminars are held Wednesdays
8 am Pacific - 9 am Mountain - 10 am Central - 11 am Eastern
Note: All seminars are recorded, edited and posted for member review.
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Dimensioning and Plan Layout Techniques - February 11, 2009
Chief Program Series 2 of 15
Accurate plans equal fewer onsite mistakes. In this session we'll discuss how to dimension just about everything in your plan. You'll also discover layout techniques you can use to avoid repetitive tasks and how to finalize the dimensioning in your plan. . . . keep reading
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Setting Up and Laying Out Walls - February 18, 2009
Chief Program Series 3 of 15
Laying out walls sounds simple and it is. But there are procedures that if followed will allow you to create accurate floorplans and 3D models with a minimal amount of frustration. If the walls are set up and drawn correctly you're well on your way to setting up platforms that work. . . . keep reading
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Creating Floors, Levels and Split Levels - March 4, 2009
Chief Program Series 4 of 15
One of the biggest issues in Chief besides roofs is creating and setting levels, especially split levels. In this class you'll discover what is involved in setting the 3D elements of your floors and platforms so they work. You'll also learn the right way to check and keep the platforms where you want them. . . . keep reading
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Stairs and Split Entries - March 11, 2009
Chief Program Series 5 of 15
Adding standard stairs is relatively easy. Adding landings, split landings, split entries brings about a whole new set of procedures that must be understood and followed. Learn how stairs interact with platforms as well as other tips you can use to add the stairs that work in your plan. . . . keep reading
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Cabinets and Custom Countertops - April 1, 2009
Chief Program Series 7 of 15
Creating the cabinets you need for your project is easier than ever. You can add custom shaped boxes, many different doors styles and other accessories to create world class cabinet layouts. Learn how to add custom countertops and other elements in your plan. . . . keep reading
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Roofs Part 1 Automatic Roof Functions - April 15, 2009
Chief Program Series 8 of 15
The roof function in Chief is probably the one area that confuses just about everyone. In this session you'll discover exactly what the automatic roof function does in your plan and the steps you can take to make sure it works the way you want. We'll also cover when to stop using this function and use the manual tools instead. . . . keep reading
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Roofs Part 2 Manual Roof Functions - April 22, 2009
Chief Program Series 9 of 15
Once you learn how to use the manual roof tools in Chief there won't be a roof that you can't do. Discover how this powerful function works and why. After this class the 1-1/2 story plans you've been struggling with will be easy for you to do. . . . keep reading
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Slabs, Molding Polylines - April 29, 2009
Chief Program Series 10 of 15
If you want to really enhance your models with custom details so that they look more realistic you'll find out how in this class. We'll cover many uses for slabs and molding that you would never have dreamed of. Best of all once you learn these techniques you'll be able to apply them throughout your plan. . . . keep reading
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Plot Plans, Terrain, Sidewalks and Roads - May 13, 2009
Chief Program Series 11 of 15
2D and 3D terrain plans can be very time consuming and problematic. In this session we'll discuss how the terrain box is used and how you can get it do do what you want. We'll also cover many time saving techniques for adding roads, sidewalks and retaining walls. . . . keep reading
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Rendering Techniques - May 20, 2009
Chief Program Series 12 of 15
Pictures are worth a 1000 words. Great pictures are priceless. In this session we'll discuss the rendering tools, shadows, lighting. textures and images to you can create high quality renderings for your clients. We'll also discuss some creative uses for these graphics. . . . keep reading
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Layers and Layer Sets - June 3, 2009
Chief Program Series 13 of 15
If you truly want to get the best results in a plan you must learn how to use layers and layer sets. These functions allow you to draw everything in one plan and then display and print just what you want to see at any time. You'll also learn how to use layer sets to control what you are working on in your plan. . . . keep reading
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2D CAD Tools and Creating Sections - June 10, 2009
Chief Program Series 14 of 15
At first the 2D CAD tools in chief look pretty basic and it's unclear how to draw highly detailed items with them. In this session you'll discover how all of the 2D CAD tools work and you'll gain a firm understanding of how and when to use them. We'll also discuss many time saving techniques that you can apply to your cross sections. . . . keep reading
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Layouts and Printing - June 17, 2009
Chief Program Series 15 of 15
Finally it all comes together. The plan you've been working so hard on is ready to made in to a working drawing. With the layout function combined with layer sets you can start arranging all of your view ports on as many pages as you need to get the working drawings completed. We'll also discuss setting up layout templates and how to print to PDF and send plans to those involved on your projects. . . . keep reading
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