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Using Annotation Sets Part 4
In Annotation Sets Part 4 we will continue to work with annotation sets.
This will complete this series of tutorials on Annotation Sets. This is a powerful tool to get to know. I hope that this series of tutorial tips will help you gain proficiency in using Annotation Sets.
Using Annotation Sets Part 3
An annotation set is basically a collection of defaults and layers, which can be saved as a single group. This makes it easy to change display properties for several objects at once by simply choosing from a menu. For example, one of your saved dimenison defaults can be grouped with one of your saved arrow defaults, and one of your saved text defaults, and a saved callout default. This combination can be used in …
Using Annotation Sets Part 2
In Annotation Sets Part 1, I showed you one way to create a new annotation set. In Annotation Sets Part 2, I will show you another way to create a new annotation set. We will create the same annotation set (½” Scale IN ONLY Annotations) that was created in Annotation Sets Part 1. I will also show you how to save this new annotation set for future drawings.
Using Annotation Sets Part 1
Chief Architect users have always been able to create default settings for many objects and then save the settings with the plan. Default settings can be created for dimensions, doors, windows, walls, text, and other objects. Beginning with Chief Architect X3, there are some objects that you can create and save multiple default settings for. You can create multiple default settings for manual dimensions, text, and other objects as you will soon learn in this section.
New Options for Cabinet Toe Kicks and Countertops
INTRODUCTION Chief Architect X9 added new options for base cabinet toe kicks and countertops. You can change countertops so that the amount of overhang for the sides, back, and front are different from each other. You can also add closed toe kicks to each end of a series of cabinets or to each side of […]
Changing the Material on Multiple Components at One Time
INTRODUCTION In Chief Architect there are several different ways to change the materials that are applied to the surfaces of objects in your plan. Chief Architect X9 has added the capability to multi-select different components in an object and change their material at one time. CHANGING THE MATERIAL ON MULTIPLE COMPONENTS AT ONE TIME 1. […]
Adjusting the Size of Tool Buttons
INTRODUCTION Preference settings control how Chief Architect acts and the way the interface looks. For example, in Chief Architect X9, you can now control the size of the tool buttons in the tool bars, using a preference setting. ADJUSTING THE SIZE OF TOOL BUTTONS. 1. If you have Chief Architect running select File ► New […]
Chief Architect’s Room Planner Application
The Room Planner application is a Chief Architect program that makes it easy to create realistic floor plans and 3D models in minutes for a room or a home design project using your IPad, IPhone, or an Android device. You can download the Room Planner app. from www.roomplannersoftware.com/room-planner/. You can also download it from the […]
Advanced Floors in Chief Architect
In this tutorial you will work with the more advanced techniques in dealing with floors in Chief Architect. You will learn more about setting platform depths, not just by floor but also by area. There is even a section on dealing with floors in multi-level commercial building. After reading and doing the exercises in […]