The Designers Show by Chief Experts

Mastering Schedules in Chief Architect Part 2 - Designers Show #141

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Welcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts — where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!

In this episode, the Chief Experts team—Dan, Renee, Robin, and John—explore advanced features in Chief Architect software to help designers and architects take their projects to the next level. The hosts dive into default sets, saved plan views, and advanced scheduling techniques while sharing time-saving strategies for labeling finishes in elevations. They also highlight performance optimization tips for large projects and the power of automation through Ruby scripting. Packed with actionable insights and resources, this episode is a must-listen for Chief Architect users looking to streamline their workflow and boost efficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Unlocking Default Sets: How to manage views, text, and dimensions more efficiently.
  • Elevation Labeling Made Easy: Automating tags for finishes like paint, tile, and hardware.
  • Advanced Scheduling Techniques: Customizing and sorting schedules for better clarity.
  • Ruby Scripting for Automation: Simplify repetitive tasks with custom scripting.
  • Optimizing Performance: Tips to improve speed on large, complex projects.

    • 📌 Chapters
    00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
    00:02:30 - Transition from Annotation to Default Sets
    00:07:15 - Saved Plan Views Overview
    00:12:00 - Editing and Saving Defaults
    00:20:00 - Layer Management Best Practices
    00:25:00 - Window and Callout Schedules
    00:33:00 - Advanced Sorting Techniques
    00:38:16 - Sorting Cabinet Schedules
    00:40:00 - Custom Fields in Schedules
    00:42:00 - Challenges with Elevation Labels
    00:45:30 - Advanced Labeling Techniques
    00:50:00 - Ruby Scripting for Labels
    00:54:00 - AI Code Search Tool
    00:58:00 - Performance Optimization Tips
    01:02:00 - Closing Remarks and Promotions

     

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        The Designers Show by Chief ExpertsBy Chief Experts Dan Baumann, John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Robin Fisher & Kevin Transue