Create basic CAD objects such as lines, rectangles and circles, and learn how to edit or transform them using tools like Fillet, Chamfer, Stretch CAD, and Trim and Extend.
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Drawing and editing CAD based objects is an essential skill to learn as the edit tools and methods are used for virtually all objects in Chief Architect.
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Take a deeper look at using the CAD tools for lines, splines and points.
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Explore using Chief Architect's CAD line and polyline tools
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Arcs can be created in a variety of ways including free form, from radius, about center, and tangent.
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The Add Break edit tool can be used to create two types of breaks: partial breaks and complete breaks.
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Fillet or Chamfer all corners at one time or use sticky mode to choose which corners to edit.
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Different CAD objects from circles to arcs to cad blocks will retain their “character” when stretched, giving us a variety of stretch behaviors to work with.
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Use the Polyline Subtract edit button to subtract the area of one object that overlaps another object of the same type to create a third, new object.
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Use the Polyline Union edit button to combine two or more closed polylines or solids into a single object.
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Specify line styles from the plan, from the Library, or create your own.
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The Extend Objects and Trim Objects edit tools allow you to lengthen or shorten a variety of CAD objects and framing members.
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Quickly add plan view shadow polylines to see how the structure will shade the property on any given day of the year.
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In a Cross Section view you can easily add details to show framing, wall, windows and other objects
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The Convert Polyline tool can be used to convert a CAD shape into a distribution region or path.
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The Distribution Path and Region tools can be used to create a wide variety of landscaping elements.
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Add an insertion point to your blocked details to make it easier to align in a cross section.
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Using the quadrant bearing information from a surveyor, we can create a site plan for our project.
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Control Fill Style for cabinet Plan View display. Adjust Line Weights in plan and elevation views. Add CAD Detailing to views and change layers, fill, and line styles to create space planning indicators and material patterns.
