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Speed Up Your Workflow: Productivity Hacks for Chief Architect Premier

1. Master shortcuts and customize keys

• Learn core keyboard shortcuts for drawing, editing, and camera tools.
• Customize hotkeys for frequently used commands via Edit → Customize Keyboard.

2. Build and use templates

• Create project templates with standard layers, styles, room types, and defaults to avoid repetitive setup.
• Save common wall/roof assemblies and details as plan templates.

3. Use libraries and favorites

• Add commonly used objects to Favorites for quick placement.
• Create custom library catalogs for company-standard components.

4. Leverage CAD-to-3D workflow

• Import DWG/DXF for complex geometry; trace and convert to walls/floors to save manual modeling time.
• Use Polyline tools to quickly create complex footprints.

5. Optimize layer and display management

• Set up consistent layer sets and view filters to toggle visibility by phase (design, framing, MEP).
• Use camera view presets and saved perspectives to jump between key views.

6. Automate repetitive tasks with macros and scripts

• Use Plan Power Tools and any available scripting/macros to batch-edit dimensions, labels, or materials.
• Apply Find & Replace to update materials or object names across the model.

7. Use smart objects and assemblies

• Employ intelligent objects (doors, windows, stair tools) with presets for quick placement and automatic joining.
• Save custom assemblies (cabinet runs, trim profiles) to reuse across projects.

8. Efficient rendering and visualization

• Use draft-quality settings for iterative previews; switch to high-quality only for final renders.
• Save rendering presets and lighting setups for consistent, faster outputs.

9. Coordinate with linked models and references

• Link reference files (plans, site surveys) instead of importing to keep file size down and updates manageable.
• Use layers and Xrefs to separate consultant disciplines.

10. Maintain file performance

• Purge unused objects, layers, and materials regularly.
• Break very large projects into smaller files (e.g., separate floor plans, details) and combine via Xrefs when needed.

Quick checklist to implement immediately

1. Set 5 custom hotkeys.
2. Create one project template with your standard settings.
3. Add 10 frequently used components to Favorites.
4. Save a camera preset for plan, elevation, and 3D perspective.
5. Purge unused items and save a compact copy.

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