welcome to Helping plans
Do you need help with your Chief Architect Plans?
Send it over to chieftutor.com and we could make it into a training video showing you just how to fix it..!
some larger type fix-it scenarios require a small fee, as well as one on one training. We offer it all.
Let us help you with your chief architect model today!
Here is how..
Step #1 - Sign up to be a PRIME ChiefTutor.com Member. Sign Up here. Once a member you can now submit your Chief Architect plan files to us, and watch the magic begin.
Submit your plans to [email protected], send your plan file and all relative images you can. Please also leave a descriptive detail of what the exact problem is. If your plan is chosen to to be fixed, we will post it here for you to review as much as you like.. Some issues are a bit more to fix then others, so their may be a small fee for fixing your issue.
We shall inform you the moment the video has been produced and uploaded to the site. Most issues can be solved and uploaded within a 24 to 48 hr. period. We here at ChiefTutor.com are here to help you succeed. Don't be afraid, its easy and fun to do..!
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ALL NEW TRAINING VIDEO
Rooflines Explained... Again..One more attempt to explain rooflines to the masses, this is one of those must have watches for training videos.
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Fixing Roof IssuesLining things up in Chief Architect is super important. Trust me when I say.... Whatever I say doesn't really matter.... Amen... Preach it brother...
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Make Your Own Custom HoodStep by step Dave shows us all how to build a custom hood inside Chief Architect X16. Be sure to take notes because its not like you can just watch this video again at a later date...
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Fixing Rooflines in X16Back to the basics with this roof line fix using Chief Architect X16. A step by step training video totally free showing how to fix the simple and easy roofline.
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Vaulting interior SpaceEver wonder how to vault a ceiling for specific space? We walk you through all the fun ways to vault your space. And as an added extra bonus we try not to explain anything so your more confused then ever.
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GABLE ROOFIn todays lesion on roofs, we explore different ideas on just how to succeed in building a roof in Chief Architect. We also used these exact same steps to build stuff in the world of make believe.
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Fixing Framing issuesNorm contacted us about replacing his 24" O.C. wall framing with the stanard 16" O.C. - some walls have defaults that overwrite the framing tools, so lets dive in..!
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Drawing Gables from scratchChiefTutor.com Member writes in:
Currently working on a client's new build plans and cannot get the roof correct. I have been working on it for 3 days straight and may pull my hair out at any moment at this point. PLEASE. SEND. HELPPP ..!! HELP HAS ARRIVED @ ChiefTutor.com play video |
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Fixing Dormers and PorchesNot sure how much help I can provide here, as this was designed using HDPro, but if you upgrade you can always do this...
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Are your walls the wrong color?Get some control over your wall colors, learn how to use the default settings to your advantage.
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Fixing a dutch Gable RoofDutch Gable to Shed Roof - Sure why not..
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Doing an Addition and need help expanding the roofline?play video |
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Combining Staircases into a bay window using Chief Architectplay video |
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Working with the Spray cans in Chief Architectplay video |
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Fixing Dormer RoofsLester had an issue making the dormer work in Chief Architet, so we tooka stab at it for him / as a memeber of ChiefTutor.com this is one of teh great free servaces we offer.
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master barrel roofs using chief architectHave you ever tried to make a barrel roof inside a gable roofline? Well lets not try this at home...
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Curve a railing SystemEver tried to select panel and then curve your railing? Well Chief has a bit of an issue with that. There is a good work-around, and Dave shows us all how. Sweet Curves Baby..!
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Help with elevations presentations
Ever wanted to make your elevation show with patterns on one side and without any patterns on the other side?
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Stairs, Collar Ties, Railing, heights, and I don't know what else Vid.play video |
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Rooms Heights Giving You Trouble?play video |
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Bay windows and their corner cabinetsplay video |
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Working with Polylines using ca X12play video |
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Deck railing stair placement and
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Wacky Rooflines in Chief Architect is a sign..!Play Video |
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Building Custom Fireplace Mantles in Chief ArchitectPlay Video |
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Flat Roof with flarePlay Video |
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Fixing Roofs That Just Don't Go Together RightPlay Video Here |
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Line Up Walls in Chief ArchitectPlay Video Here |
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Working with Attic WallsPlay Video Here |
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Making Stairs Workplay video here |
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Working With Polylinesplay video here |
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Custom shaped windowsplay video here |
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Custom Railing and Handrailsplay video here |
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How to Build a Corner
Bi-Folding Door System In Chief Architect
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play video hereDownload the Free Door Symbol for X10 Users and Up |
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Custom Entertainment Centerplay video here |
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What is the New Pro Academy?An online members area for Chief Architect users, designers, and contractors that want to get tools and knowledge that will help them draw plans faster, with more detail and more accurately.
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complicated roof design learn from the pro'splay video here |
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Creating thick walls or
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Working with cabinet fillers in x10play video here |
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Sloping Terrain away from the houseplay video here |
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building a sunroom in chief architect x10play video here |
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learn how to create a Dual Pitch Roofplay video here |
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Fix My Roof / Ever get those odd edges poking through?play video here |
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building a custom wainscoting panel
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skylight symbol &
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under cabinet lights
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Shiny Reflective Surfaces
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sloping ceiling
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Raised Entry
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Siding Help
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Making and Installing Custom
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Force StairsEver try to complete a set of Chief Architect Stairs and it just would not fit? Well you're in luck, because Dave does this sort of thing all the time. Watch how Dave makes any set of stairs go anyway you want.
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Stair Fix video Make Those Stairs Work! |
We Help Mike Build a Custom Trellis Covered Deck Custom Columns and more...Play Video Here |
Custom trellis, decks, columns and more. |
I'm calling this training video "my everything video"
we talk about foundation, framing, grading, decking, stairs, lattice work, oh man.. it keeps going.
Step by Step we walk you through how to set up your terrain, do a walk out basement, build a wrap around deck, seal it with lattice work, and so much more. ENJOY..!
Working with Textures
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Working with textures in Chief Architect. Step by step we show you how to manipulate any texture inside Chief.
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Sometimes the shower walls just don't do what they are suppose to do. Here is a great work around to help solve that issue.
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We help robert fix his roof using all the basic functions for working with roofs inside chief architect.
watch step by step how dave fixes the roof issues, this should surly help you understand how to use cheif roofs better.
also remember as a member of chieftutor.com we are here to help you fix your models as well.
join us today..!
Ed's Farm House Roof
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edit needed help with his attic wallsAttic walls can be tricky, that is why its always smart to build the plan like you would build in real life. Here is a video showing you just how to use the attic wall features.
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Kristen learns about Roof Baseline Polylines.Working with roofs can be very daunting. But using the Base Line Poly-lines tool in Chief Architect, you can conquer just about any style roof quickly.
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Shapes of all sizes. making a store front signEver wonder how to get a molding line wrapped around a sign or a wall? Trim moldings explained in detail here at ChiefTutor.com
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trey ceilings explained in chief architectWanna make a custom trey ceiling, arch ceiling, cove ceiling, recess ceiling, coffered ceiling? We show you all the tools and tricks for making a custom inset ceiling in Chief Architect.
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the Lady Coralie's Roof sample picture
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Helping out building unique items in Chief Architect is our job, and we do it well. Watch here as Dave shows us the basic connection tools to setting up different roof heights and angles for different sloping roofs
