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Architectural Home Design Software All Content Knowledge Base Videos Blog ChiefTalk Forum My Account Contact Us Cart Menu PRODUCTS Chief Architect Premier Trial Download6 Videos What’s New 9:31 Shower Wall Types 6:01 Tracing Over an Imported Picture File 9:44 Wall Blocking for Cabinets 8:55 Using the Niche Tool 6:55 Using a Framing Reference 3:29 Creating a Dutch Gable Roof 10:45 Dimensioning Wall Elevations 2:45 Creating a Roof with Curved Eaves 6:07 Finding and Placing Library Objects 5:30 Utilizing the Project Browser 1:36:01 Bathroom Elevation & Annotations 8:03 Designing a One-and-a-Half Story Roof Quick Start Video Series View List (17 Videos) A brief overview of Chief Architect basics: this series covers the basic features and procedures so you can start using Chief Architect software right away. 3:26 Quick Start Introduction 23:04 Floor Plan Basics 14:54 Default Settings Summary 6:58 Preference Settings Summary 15:40 Dimensioning Basics 7:11 Navigating Views 16:36 Door & Window Basics 22:14 Cabinet Basics 12:08 Manufacturer Cabinet Basics 11:18 Additional Floors & Foundation Basics 15:57 Stair Basics 17:33 Framing Basics 24:48 Roof Basics 10:18 Ceiling Basics 12:51 Terrain & Site Plan Basics 11:42 CAD Basics 30:54 Creating Layouts and Construction Documents Plan Management View List (8 Videos) 13:35 File Management 25:54 Productivity Tips: Saved Plan Views 4:31 Migrating to the Newest Version of Chief Architect 1:59 Creating Templates from Existing Plans 15:37 Creating a Layout Template 6:59 Backup and Revision Management 4:17 Managing Activations 13:38 Exporting ResCheck Data User Interface View List (15 Videos) Become familiarized with Chief Architect’s User Interface; learn how to use and customize toolbars and hotkeys, customize program preferences and plan defaults. 4:25 User Interface Overview 16:13 Drawing and Placing Objects 7:11 Navigating Views 8 Videos Library & Project Browsers 14:54 Default Settings Summary 6:58 Preference Settings Summary 6:12 Working with Multiple Views 2:33 Controlling Pop-up Contextual Menus 7:19 Using Toolbars 7:38 Customizing the Toolbars 4:46 Cursor Behaviors and Crosshair Choices 2:19 Selecting Objects with the Mouse 3:34 The Plan Development Sequence 5:24 Productivity Tips - Using and Assigning Hot Keys 6:26 Active Layer Display Options Side Window Tools & Techniques View List (24 Videos) Learn various methods of using the tools available in Chief Architect. 16:13 Drawing and Placing Objects 5:05 Centering Objects 12:43 Multiple Copy 3:29 Using the Break Tool 1:38 Using Construction Lines 7:01 Positioning and Resizing Objects Using Dimensions 10:47 Adding Watermarks 3:21 Merging Polylines that Overlap 3:41 Subtracting Polylines that Overlap 2:26 Using the Trim and Extend Commands 3:25 Using the Point to Point Move tool 2:31 Using the Object Eyedropper and Painter 8:56 Using Style Palettes 1:55:16 Productivity Tips 2:42 Using the Library Painter 1:59 Offsetting the Reference Display 3:50 Color Chooser 4:30 Displaying Coordinate Axes 7:45 Stretch Zones and Planes 9:30 Edit Behaviors 37:26 Designing and Selling with 3D Software 11:59 Importing and Managing PDF and Picture Files 2:52 Controlling the Drawing Order of Objects 5:01 Using Macros in Object Labels Walls View List (19 Videos) There are various methods of defining walls in order to customize their construction, learn how to utilize different wall types, and how to manipulate them to be the perfect wall for your design. 1:34 Extend Siding Over Foundation Slab 4:24 Offsetting Deck Railings 12:57 Creating Wainscotting Using Railings 11:14 Drawing Walls 13:50 Editing Walls 12:14 Railing Walls 7:08 Room Divider Wall Type 3:04 Interior & Exterior Wall Defaults 6:34 Foundation and Bearing Walls 9:31 Shower Wall Types 3:40 Adjusting Pony Wall Display in Plan View 2:15 Creating a Dynamic Wall Legend 6:23 Create Wainscoting Using Cabinets 16:20 Design Wainscoting for Walls and Stairways 8:57 Multiple Wall Framing Layers 2:29 Wall Coverings 10:53 Creating a New Wall Type with a New Material 10:32 Creating Pony Walls for Above Grade Brick 10:59 Stepping a Foundation Doors, Windows & Niches View List (10 Videos) Learn how to customize doors and windows; change opening size and shape, apply custom casing, and create mulled units to create specific openings. 16:36 Door & Window Basics 5:46 Doors Overview 8:12 Windows Overview 8:55 Using the Niche Tool 4:12 Placing Bay, Box, and Bow Windows 3:13 Controlling Roofs Over Bay, Box, & Bow Windows 9:37 Door, Window & Cabinet Schedules 4:29 Placing and Editing Shutters 5:08 Cabinet, Door, & Window Labels 11:17 Door and Window Framing Controls Cabinets, Kitchens & Baths View List (44 Videos) This series explores the various aspects of placing and modifying cabinet; learn how to use Manufacturer cabinet catalogs, corner cabinets and special shaped cabinets, applying molding and hardware, working with embedded appliances and fixtures. 22:14 Cabinet Basics 12:08 Manufacturer Cabinet Basics 19:45 Placing an Apron Sink 22:24 Modifying Cabinets 10:48 Applying Materials to Cabinets 3:57 Controlling Cabinet Boxes for Framed, Frameless, and Inset Styles 7:57 Understanding and Using Cabinet Defaults 8:26 Corner Cabinets 10:25 Adding Built-in Appliances and Accessories to Cabinets 21:15 Designing a Vanity with Two Sinks 2:17 Special Shaped Cabinets 2:37 Adding Cabinet Pilasters 3:38 Editing Cabinet Face Frames and Adjusting Reveals 8:50 Adding Moldings to Cabinets 1:54 Extending Cabinet Stiles 7:52 Dimensioning Cabinet Face Items and Openings 8:32 Creating Kitchen Island Elevations 15:00 Appliances and Fixtures 5:51 Adding Cabinet Hardware 4:19 Applying Different Door Styles and Hardware on a Single Cabinet 20:44 Creating a Custom Cabinet Door 8:51 Creating Custom Cabinet Hardware 15:58 How to Create Refrigerator Panels 5:53 Creating an Angled Corner Range 1:24:32 Kitchen Islands: Making the "Social Island" 5:42 Adding Accessories to the Backs of Cabinet Doors and Drawers 7:39 Creating a Radiator Cover 1:27:40 Kitchen Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization 5:31 Creating Custom Countertops 3:07 Creating a Custom Countertop with a Live Edge 8:19 How to Create a Countertop Plan 11:11 Creating a Bathtub Platform 6:00 Interior Soffits 14:08 Creating a Closet Storage System 10:02 Creating a Recessed Kitchen Corner Cabinet with a Sink 8:22 Cabinet End and Back Panels 9:37 Door, Window & Cabinet Schedules 5:08 Cabinet, Door, & Window Labels 9:44 Wall Blocking for Cabinets 6:23 Create Wainscoting Using Cabinets 12:48 Adding Kitchen Islands to the Library 10:12 Floor Plan Line Weights, Fills, and Space Planning Indicators 8:16 Creating Custom Objects: Molding Polyline Hood Symbol 11:52 Creating Custom Objects: Polyline Solid Hood Symbol Rooms, Floors & Foundations View List (20 Videos) Defining rooms to create customized designs: adjust floor and ceiling heights to create split level or split entry designs, create custom room types, custom flooring and material regions, bearing walls and stepped foundations. 23:04 Floor Plan Basics 11:18 Additional Floors & Foundation Basics 6:34 Foundation and Bearing Walls 7:11 Dropping a Floor and Raising the Ceiling of a Room 9:34 Setting Second Floor Defaults 8:29 Custom Flooring 4:08 Brick Ledge Foundations 6:29 Setting Platform Depths - by Floor or by Area 5:59 Creating Floor Platforms that Hang inside Walls 1:34 Extend Siding Over Foundation Slab 8:05 Creating a Porch 3:07 Creating Custom Room Types 8:08 Creating a Walkout Basement 56:45 Basement Design Process 9:01 Crawlspace Foundation with Framed Bearing Wall 10:59 Stepping a Foundation 6:20 Cutting a Hole in a Floor Platform 11:45 Creating Basements with Furred Walls 10:32 Creating a Split Level Structure 16:30 Creating a Split Entry Stairs View List (19 Videos) Create a simple staircase with a single click with an automatically generate a stairwell, or manually draw a custom staircase and landing. Learn how to customize the treads and shape...