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The following are videos recommended by our Training team; these videos reveal useful tips and new features on a variety of topics.

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5 Videos What's New

What's New

Features added in this release of Chief Architect

Video No. 173


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14:48 Using Molding Polylines

Using Molding Polylines

Molding polylines can be used for a variety of purposes, from backsplash borders to plumbing diagrams.

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15:22 Railing Walls

Railing Walls

Railings can have newels and balusters, panels, or be solid framing. Handrails, posts, and wall thickness are all customizable.

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23:24 Area Lights for 3D Rendering

Area Lights for 3D Rendering

Use area lights for even lighting and softer shadows.

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16:10 Creating Dimensions in 3D

Creating Dimensions in 3D

Drawing dimensions in 3D is similar to how dimensions are drawn in plan.

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27:45 Schedules Overview

Schedules Overview

Schedules can be manipulated in many ways; add or remove columns, re-order items, change callout labels, exclude or include specific rooms and floor levels, or adding comments and changing descriptions.

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21:14 Deck Basics

Deck Basics

When drawing a deck with the Deck Railing tool Chief Architect automatically assigns the Deck room type to the room.

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11:38 Placing Electrical Symbols and Circuits

Placing Electrical Symbols and Circuits

The electrical tools include receptacles, switches and light fixtures as well as an electrical connection tool.

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10:20 Creating a Split Level Structure

Creating a Split Level Structure

A split level, or tri-level, structure is a building where the floor level in one part of the plan is located approximately half way between the floor and ceiling levels of another part of the plan.

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9:31 Shower Wall Types

Shower Wall Types

Create different shower wall styles using wall types, pony walls, and railings.

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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.

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9:44 Wall Blocking for Cabinets

Wall Blocking for Cabinets

Use the wall bridging tool to create a framing member for kitchen wall cabinets.

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8:55 Using the Niche Tool

Using the Niche Tool

The Niche tool makes creating wall and shower niches easy with a single click. They are also totally customizable as well!

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7:01 Using a Framing Reference

Using a Framing Reference

Framing Reference Markers are reference points that specify how to lay out automatically-produced framing.

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3:29 Creating a Dutch Gable Roof

Creating a Dutch Gable Roof

Use the Dutch Gable Roof setting in the wall specification to create this kind of roof automatically or draw it manually.

Video No. 2420


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