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Welcome to the tutorials page.
Tutorials

Here are the tutorials. The most recent ones appear at the top of the page.

An Auto Roof ( Ver 10)
An auto roof tutorial using version 10.
Add a Column to a Schedule (Ver 10)
How to add a column to a schedule.
How to add a window directly over another (Ver 10)
How to add a window directly over another. Great for transoms.
Storm Door (Ver 10)
How to add a storm door.
HOW TO MITER FRAMING
This tutorial shows how to miter framing in Chief Architect.
How To Close An Open Polyline
This tutorial shows how to close an open polyline.
How To Move One Side Of A Window(Ver10)
How to move one side of a door or window in Chief 10.
How to use the color eyedropper(Ver 10)
This tutorial shows one way to use the color eyedropper.
How to dimension to the center of a cabinet (Ver 10)
This tutorial shows how to dimension to the center of cabinets in Chief 10.
How to join two different wall thickness' in Chief 10
The will show you how to put two wall of different thickness together without any wall movement.
Dual Width Stairs (No Sound)
This tutorial shows how to do a dual width stair. This stair changes width when it meets a wall part way along the run. (No Sound)
How to post an image on Chieftalk
This tutorial shows how to re-size an image to allow you to post it on Chieftalk.
Cad Octagon (Ver10)
This tutorial shows the quickest way to draw a cad octagon in Chief 10.
Dimension to Library Columns (Ver 9)
The tutorial shows how to place and dimension to columns from the library.
Dimension to the side and center of openings (Ver 9)
This tutorial show how to dimension to the side and center of openings.
Match a stair to a curved wall.(Ver 10)
This tutorial shows how to match a stair to a curved wall.
Flat Gable Molding (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows how to do a flat gable moldong in Chief 9.
How to Roof a Raised Entry (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows how to roof a raised entry (higher plate line).
Stair Winder (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows how to do a corner winder.
How do I use an image from imagecels.com? (Ver 8 PSP)
This tutorial shows how to take an image that you downloaded from imagecels.com and make it usable in Chief.
Point to Point Dimensions ( Ver 9)
Thia tutorial shows how to use the point to point dimension tool.
How to add a Decorative Gable (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows how to add a decorative gable on a roof plane.
How to copy Dormers (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows you how to copy dormers in Chief 9
Making a Pond (Ver 9)
This tutorial show you how to make a pond.
Edit Area ( Ver 10)
This tutorial shows how the edit area tool works and a couple of ways to use it.
Extrude a Molding Profile ( Ver 9)
This tutorial will show you how to extrude a molding profile along a circular path all in Chief.
Chief's Laser Tools
This tutorial shows what Chief's laser tools are and a small example of how to use them.
Wide Roof Return (Ver 9)
This tutorail shows how to add a manual wide roof return.
Roof Return (Ver 9)
This tutorail shows how to add a manual roof return.
Finished Roof Return (Ver 9)
This tutorail shows how to do a manual finished roof return.
Louis' Dormer Wizard (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows the fastest way to build a dormer in Chief ver 9.
Curved Edge Countertop (Ver 9)
This tutorail shows how to change a countertop edge to an arc.
Snapping Cad Line (Ver 9)
This tutorial shows how to snap the middle of a cad line to the center of a circle.
Adjustable Shelves ( Ver 9)
This tutorial will show you how to add adjustable shelves to a cabinet.
How to Change a Bitmap image into a transparent Png. (PSP ver 8)
This tutorial shows how to take a downloaded bitmap image and using Paint Shop Pro make it a transparent Png to use in Chief
Curved Stair (10)
This tutorial shows two ways to match a curved stair to a curved wall.
Polyline circle 4 (ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows another way to do a polyline circle.
Polyline circle 3 (Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows another way to do a polyline circle.
Polyline circle 2 (Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows another way to do a polyline circle.
Polyline circle 1 (Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to do a polyline circle.
Tile Wainscotting (Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to do a tile wainscotting.
Mirrors (Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to make a mirror have a reflection.
Wallpaper Border ( Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to do wallpaper border.
Door Swing ( Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to change the swing of a door.
Screen ( Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to make a screen material with custom muntins.
Turning a thin symbol ( Ver 8 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to turn a thin symbol
Half Hip ( Ver 9 no sound)
This tutorial shows how to add a half hip manually.
Arizona Hip ( Ver 9)
This tutorial demonstrates how to create an Arizona Hip in Chief 9.5.
Downloads

Below are some downloadable files (not tutorials).

Simple Shelf and Pole (Ver 10)
A Simple shelf and pole.
LFC-Easy Closet (Ver 10)
These are some easy closet units I made. These work in version 10. Enjoy
John Yurko's Shop Tools( ver 10)
Thanks to John Yurko for making these and sharing them with me.
Chris' Furniture (Ver 10)
These funiture pieces where made by Chris Fenstermaker. Thanks Chris!
ADA Diagrams (VER 9)
This file contains ADA diagrams. Thanks to Adam Gibson for this file.
Another Bed (Ver 10)
Another bed provided by Alan Cheng
Slab Cabinet Door With Metel Pull (Ver 10)
This is a slab cabinet door with a metal pull made by Joel Glanton. Thanks Joel
Open Fridge (Ver 10)
This open fridge symbol was provided by Alan Cheng. Thanks Alan.
Raised Panel Cabinet Door (Ver 10)
This is a raised panel door with the edge routed made by Joel Glanton. Thanks Joel
A Very Nice Bed (Ver 10)
A very nice bed provided by Alan Cheng. Thanks Alan
Side Table (Ver 10)
This side table was made by Alan Cheng. Thanks Alan
A Chiet Architect Exit Sign (Ver 9.5)
This is a floor mounted version of the Chief exit sign.
Dan's Cabinet Post (Ver 10)
Dan Coffey made this post to hold up some cabinetry. He wanted to share this with all Chief Users. Thanks Dan
Timber Frame Symbols (Ver 10)
These symbols are provided by Robert White. I did not edit these. They are just as Robert sent them. Thanks Robert.
Dry Grass Textures
Here are two dry grass textures provided by Dan Lowe. Thanks Dan.
Cabinet Pulls (Ver 9.5)
Here are some great cabinet pulls made by Tommy Blair. They will work in Ver 9.5 and 10. Thanks Tommy
A Nice Bed (Ver 10)
A very nice bed provided by Tommy Blair. Thanks Tommy
Warming Drawer (Ver 10)
Here is a free placing warming drawer that Katy made. This symbol does not automatically place but it can be re-sized. Thanks Katy
Stemware Rack (Ver 9.5)
This is a stemware rack made by Joel Glanton. Thanks Joel. This will work in version 9 or 10.
Plantation Shutter (Ver 10)
This is a plantation shutter made by Tommy Blair. Thank You Tommy! This is a version 10 symbol.
LFC- HD Attic Stair (Ver 10)
This is a 350# Heavy Duty Attic Stair. This is work in Ver 10
Ceiling Mounted Exit Sign(Ver 9 and up)
Ceiling Mounted Exit Sign. This will work in Chief 9 and up.
In Ceiling Outlet (Ver 9.5 and 10)
This outlet goes in a ceiling and has the letter "In Clg" with the symbol
Stanisca Hood and Enkeboll Trim(Ver 9)
Anders provided a version 9 symbol of this hood and trim. Thanks Anders
Zephyr Hood ( Ver 9.5 and 10)
Zephyr Hood (power series)made by Katy. Thanks Katy
Lally Column (Ver 9 &10)
This is an eight foot lally column
Stanisca Hood and Enkeboll Trim(Ver 10)
This hood and trim was provided by Joel Glanton. Made by Anders. Thanks Joel and Anders.
Sam's Posts and caps and bases( Ver 9)
Square posts with bases and caps. Thanks Sam!
Roof Handout
Where does Chief get all those numbers?
Brick or Stone Ledge Model (Ver 10)
This is a small model that shows a true brick or stone ledge.
Open Garage Doors (Ver 10)
Here are open garage door symbols for 8',9',10',12'. 16' and 18' doors. These are made by Tommy Blair. Thanks Tommy
Tapered Column
This is two tapered columns made by Sam Spencer. Thank You Sam!
Log Textures
Larry sent me these textures for all Chief users to use. Thanks Larry
GE Monogram Hood (Ver9)
This is GE Monogram hood that Katy made for a project. This hood was made entirely in Chief. Enjoy.
Curved Stair Plan (Ver 9)
This is a curved stair with a wall radius of 12'.
Window with Screen (Ver9)
This is a window symbol with screen made with custom muntins.





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