Using the Select Objects tool, click on the newly created molding polyline, then select the Open Object edit button.Depending on your plan, you may also find it helpful to temporarily toggle off Object Snaps.

You may find it helpful to draw the edges longer than necessary to start, and then use the edit handles to adjust the shape and size of the polyline once it is drawn.In this example, the molding polyline displays in red around the Mantel 4 object found by navigating to Core Catalogs> Architectural> Millwork> Mantels, Lintels, & Sills> Surround.Select Build> Trim> Molding Line from the menu, then click and drag to create several connected lines.Zoom in on the area of your plan where you would like to add molding.Make any other desired modifications to the millwork object, then click OK.Set the Finished Floor to Top/Bottom values to your liking.Specify the Width, Height, and Depth of the object.With the millwork object selected, click on the Open Object edit button to open the Millwork Specification dialog:.Use Select Objects to move and position the objects to your liking.You can also browse to Core Catalogs> Architectural> Fireplaces for complete fireplaces of various styles.Mantels can be found in the Core Catalogs> Architectural> Millwork> Mantels, Lintels, & Sills in the Straight and Surround folders.Select and place any objects you'd like to use for your mantel in your plan.If the Library Browser is not already open, navigate to View> Library Browser.

Moldings can then be added to the to the mantel, if desired.Ĭreating a mantel using millwork library objects How do I create a fireplace mantel in Chief Architect?Ī mantel can be created in Chief Architect using millwork objects found in the Library Browser. The information in this article applies to:

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