Remodeling

Importing and converting 2D CAD data into a usable plan, tracing over an image or PDF document, or creating an as-built mask as just a few of the processes that can be used to help create a remodel plan.

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10211

1:15:24 Remodeling: How to Generate As-Built Overlays in 2D & 3D

Remodeling: How to Generate As-Built Overlays in 2D & 3D

As‑built overlays may be required for building permits and can be helpful for the construction crew. In this session, we will look at the process to create as‑built overlays you can use in 2D and 3D.

Video No. 10211


10212

1:54:45 As-Built Measurements: Best Practices

As-Built Measurements: Best Practices

When you start a remodel project, step one involves getting good as-built measurements. In this session, we will look at the best practices of an experienced remodeling contractor.

Video No. 10212


10213

1:27:40 Kitchen Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization

Kitchen Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization

This kitchen remodeling session begins with the as‑built plan and transforms the space into a large open kitchen for the client. We will review the as-built overlay in 2D and 3D and use Chief Architect's design tools for the new kitchen. [NKBA .1 CEU]

Video No. 10213


10215

1:16:24 Remodeling: New Addition Framing & Materials List

Remodeling: New Addition Framing & Materials List

This new addition will allow for a large new bath and closet. In the session, we will look at the structural changes for the foundation and framing.

Video No. 10215


704

2:37 Building a New Roof While Maintaining an Existing Roof

Building a New Roof While Maintaining an Existing Roof

Maintain manually edited roof planes while automatically rebuilding the roof.

Video No. 704


9866

11:35 Project Options

Project Options

Discover efficient approaches to creating multiple design options from a common base plan.

Video No. 9866


9867

16:49 Remodel Process

Remodel Process

Show remodel details such as demo walls by creating CAD Details or an as-built mask, or by referencing an as-built plan.

Video No. 9867


360

4:31 Tracing Over an Imported 2D CAD File

Tracing Over an Imported 2D CAD File

Once you've imported a 2D CAD file, you can lock the lines and trace over it to create a 3D model.

Video No. 360


361

6:01 Tracing Over an Imported Picture File

Tracing Over an Imported Picture File

Import a photograph of blueprints in to Chief Architect in order to trace over them to create a plan.

Video No. 361


131

52:08 As-Built Basement Project

As-Built Basement Project

The as-built basement project covers using Chief Architect to gather as-built measurements, some tools used in the field, measuring walls, their thicknesses and openings, as well as a review of vaulted ceilings and site study.

Video No. 131


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