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Ethan, not all the tools are available in our initial release. As we move forward, we expect to offer several more. We have an AI forum for specific requests that we are monitoring.

You might check the blog article on tips using the app https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/chief-architect-as-built-mobile-app-remodeling-tool-for-capturing-as-built-measurements-on-the-job-site/#more-30141

You can find Legacy version libraries here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02899/manually-installing-core-catalogs-for-chief-architect-premier.html#legacy

For your existing walls (assuming they do not have framing), mark them as ‘retain framing’. Then, for your new construction walls, you should be able to use the automatic wall framing tool – or build the framing manually for each wall. You can repeat this process for the roof and floor structure.

You could ‘Create Orbital Walkthrough’ which will create a 360 degree diameter around your camera.

Try creating a ‘Custom Schedule’; then select door & drawer handles under cabinet accessories.

You could place the 'tube' from the Library (resize). You could create your own tube; and, use a hole tool (if you want) in the roof.

One the foundation floor, use the perspective floor overview camera; then change the layer set to '3D Framing'; turn on the layer "Walls, Foundation".

You can see how the dimension 'skip' using the letter 'S' and 'add' using the 'shift' key work in the Design Building Features What's New video beginning around the 0:30 mark. dimension-override.mp4

There is a known issue with the current NVIDA 40X Drivers. Hopefully they will offer a stable update soon.

Jim, if you close and restart Chief - does that solve the problem?

There's a sample plan on the website that may help. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/samples.html

This thread is pinned about the NIVIDIA 40X Drivers

Room Planner is a discontinued app and you cannot import the files into the As-Built app.

X18 is in development with some exciting new features. We expect to preview an open beta version in early July. A final release is expected later in the summer. This rendering shows off 3D siding and roofing.