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Productivity Hacks Every Chief User Should Know - Designers Show

www.chiefexperts.com Welcome to another episode of the Designer Show, where Dan and John dive into powerful Chief Architect hacks, tips, and workflows that help designers build smarter and faster. Whether you're new to Chief or a seasoned expert, there's something in here for everyone—CAD tricks, shortcut keys, custom railing setups, and advanced material handling. 🔑 Key Takeaways: → Why Chief Architect is a CAD program first—and how to embrace that mindset. → Mastering the X, Y, Z coordinate system with real-time demos. → Keyboard shortcuts and stream deck setups that improve speed dramatically. → Working smarter with layers, eyedroppers, and dimensioning. → Real-world railing and stair hacks that work now—even in tricky corners. → How to make and manage custom notes, reusable schedules, and smart defaults. → Material hacks: From screen captures to the rainbow bacon tool (yes, really). → When not to use the material painter. 📌 Chapters with timestamps: 0:00:00 Welcome & Introductions 0:01:47 What is a 'Hack' in Chief Architect? 0:05:32 Using X, Y, Z Coordinates 0:14:00 Favorite Hotkeys & Stream Deck Tips 0:21:40 Layer Tools & Eyedropper Tricks 0:31:40 Material Capture & Editing 0:50:30 Porch Columns & Railing Tips 0:57:50 Notes Tool & Note Schedule Hacks 1:07:00 Material Painter vs Define Material 1:11:20 Upcoming Events & Farewell 📌 Resources Mentioned: → ChiefExperts.com → Info on upcoming training → Chief Architect X17 features like tab key movement and material editing → Stream Deck setup tips for custom hotkeys → Snip tool and screen capture tool built into Chief → Rainbow Bacon Tool (a.k.a. Define Material Tool) → TileBar.com (for tile textures) 📌 Upcoming Events: 📍October 6–9, 2025: Live Chief Architect Training in Bloomington, MN Beginner–Intermediate: Oct 6–7 Intermediate–Advanced: Oct 8–9 Event Info & Registration https://www.chiefexperts.com/2025-blo... 📍September 5, 2025: Next Designer Show livestream: Sign up now www.designersshow.com 📍Coeur d'Alene Meetup: Informal lunch gathering at Crickets Oyster Bar on Main Street the Tuesday before the Chief Architect User Group Event. ********************************************* 🖥 Dan's Website Links: → Website: https://www.chiefexpertsacademy.com/ → Blog: https://www.chiefexpertsacademy.com/blog → Store: https://www.chiefexpertsacademy.com/s... → Events: https://www.chiefexpertsacademy.com/c... 💻 RSVP for The Designers Show every week: www.designersshow.com 😊 Dan's Social Accounts → Facebook Page:   / chiefexperts   → Facebook Group:   / chiefexpertsacademy   → Instagram:   / chiefexpertsacademy   → Youtube:    / chiefexperts   → LinkedIn:   / danielbaumann   → Google Page: https://g.page/ChiefExpertsAcademy?gm ********************************************************************** 😊 Designers Show Co-Hosts → John Schrader's Website: https://www.imagine-drafting.com/ → Rene Rabbitt's website: https://www.rabbittdesign.net/ → Robin Fisher's website: https://www.robinrigbyfisher.com/ → Kevin Transue's website: https://www.designbuildexperts.com/ ********************************************************************** Chief Architect CAD Tools 3D CAD Tools Builders Leads Chief Architect chief architect x15 chief architect x16 Chief Experts Construction Management