Mastering Schedules in Chief Architect Part 2 - Designers Show #141
Welcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts — where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!
In this episode, the Chief Experts team—Dan, Renee, Robin, and John—explore advanced features in Chief Architect software to help designers and architects take their projects to the next level. The hosts dive into default sets, saved plan views, and advanced scheduling techniques while sharing time-saving strategies for labeling finishes in elevations. They also highlight performance optimization tips for large projects and the power of automation through Ruby scripting. Packed with actionable insights and resources, this episode is a must-listen for Chief Architect users looking to streamline their workflow and boost efficiency.
What You’ll Learn:
- Unlocking Default Sets: How to manage views, text, and dimensions more efficiently.
- Elevation Labeling Made Easy: Automating tags for finishes like paint, tile, and hardware.
- Advanced Scheduling Techniques: Customizing and sorting schedules for better clarity.
- Ruby Scripting for Automation: Simplify repetitive tasks with custom scripting.
- Optimizing Performance: Tips to improve speed on large, complex projects.
📌 Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:02:30 - Transition from Annotation to Default Sets
00:07:15 - Saved Plan Views Overview
00:12:00 - Editing and Saving Defaults
00:20:00 - Layer Management Best Practices
00:25:00 - Window and Callout Schedules
00:33:00 - Advanced Sorting Techniques
00:38:16 - Sorting Cabinet Schedules
00:40:00 - Custom Fields in Schedules
00:42:00 - Challenges with Elevation Labels
00:45:30 - Advanced Labeling Techniques
00:50:00 - Ruby Scripting for Labels
00:54:00 - AI Code Search Tool
00:58:00 - Performance Optimization Tips
01:02:00 - Closing Remarks and Promotions
📌 Resources Mentioned & Upcoming Events
→ 2025 Chief Experts Summit: 👉 Register now
→ Renee Rabbit Holiday Special: Discounts on templates and design tools (limited time)
→ Next Designers Show Episode RSVP here
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