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Thanks for the feedback, Joe. If you already have accessed these catalogs in the past and backed-up your resources, it is unlikely you'll need to re-download them for purchase in the future.

If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts about the recent changes to the 3D Library, please share them here. See this thread about details on the recent changes.

You may have noticed that the User Interface on the 3D Library has changed recently. We are now able to offer catalogs for purchase to our Home Designer users and other Non-SSA Chief Architect Software users! The purchasing option should not affect the ability of users with active SSA Accounts to access catalogs. To offer a brief history, at the inception of SSA our Chief Architect users were granted access to catalogs as part of the value and benefit of the package. This left a segment of our Home Designer DIY users without a mechanism to access the catalogs in the same way. Now, with the new purchase option, we are able to provide a way for all of our users to leverage the content available on our 3D Library site. It is possible for any visitor to purchase catalogs from the 3D Library, perhaps mistakenly, if they are not logged into the site with their active account. To avoid this confusion, simply log in with your active SSA account, and you will see catalogs indicated as "SSA" with the regular price crossed out. We are happy to continue to be able to offer the value of catalog access as a benefit to those that choose to renew each year. We do not intend to change the availability of catalogs to our SSA users, or start charging for catalog downloads to SSA users in the visible future. The exception in this strategy is for cases of catalogs with very niche markets and that are very specialized when compared to regular design projects created in Chief Architect. Currently, the two examples of this are the Crime Scene & Fire Investigation and the Medical / Dental catalogs. These catalogs are currently available as purchases for all users. Versions of these catalogs that you have downloaded in the past for free will continue to function and update as usual without any charges. However if one chooses to download them from the 3D Library, a purchase is required. We hope that this change makes sense, and that our SSA users will see minimal impact to their regular use of the site. We will continue to make updates and improvements to the 3D Library as permits. I've created this thread in the "Symbols and Content" forum where you can share questions and comments on this topic, should any arise. Visit the 3D Library to see the new changes to the page and try downloading a few of the latest offerings we have there! Best, Chief Architect Content Development Team

We have announced a James Hardie catalog compatible with Chief Architect X8 and newer! Check it out and let us know what you think. https://3dlibrary.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?r=site/detail/987

We are happy to offer X8 users access to the latest branded catalogs, BMW and James Hardie siding. Login to the 3D Library and download these catalogs for use in your version of the Public Beta and future versions of X8!

The latest bonus catalog downloads are now available from the 3D Library! Log In to your SSA account to download the new lighting objects and bathroom fixtures today. http://3dlibrary.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?r=site/detail/984 http://3dlibrary.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?r=site/detail/988

Thanks for the submissions! I think many of these are good, we do often crop or "fix" parts of the images in order for them to work even better as backdrops. However, it appears images attached in the forum are limited to 1200px wide. We need larger resolution images to work better with today's bigger monitors. Could each of you e-mail your photos to Content@Chiefarchitect.com? I think we will be able to retrieve a better version of the file through e-mail. Glenn, yes, those look good! The grassy scene may need the tree removed in the foreground, but aside from that, they seem like good candidates! Thanks again everyone for sharing!

Thanks for the acknowledgement Cheryl! I know sometimes it seems that we aren't being responsive to user requests, the truth of the matter is that it just takes us some time! We are doing our best to catch up and appreciate your patience along with the rest of our users. More to come!

Do you have a favorite backdrop image that you find works well for many of your projects? We are looking to accumulate a variety of examples that we can share with other users as a bonus catalog! If you would like to contribute any images for consideration as a backdrop, please send your samples to: content@chiefarchitect.com We have found that good backdrops typically have a horizon line at about 1/2 the height of the total image. They also need to be a minimum of 1920 pixels wide in order to have enough resolution on screen. *Any images submitted must be yours to share as owner and author. Please do not share other artists' work that you do not have rights and permission to distribute. Chief Architect may modify images for optimization and purposes and contact you for more information about any submitted images.

No problem. You do need the "Inserts in Terrain Hole" attribute in addition to the hole in the CAD Block, so you were 1/2 way there! Here is an article that covers the concept of creating a Custom CAD Block for an object that cuts a hole, in this case a sink. http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01203/creating-a-custom-sink-hole.html The same steps can essentially be applied to terrain objects like Window Wells. Good Luck!

Hi Levis! The key is in the Symbol's CAD Block assignment. If you block a "Terrain Hole" into the CAD Block that is assigned to the symbol, you can control the shape of the hole that is cut into the terrain. By default, Chief creates a rectangular hole the size of the object's bounding box. You must manually modify the CAD Block in order to produce an object that cuts a non-rectangular hole. This is the same idea for Sink objects, but you are substituting a Terrain Hole for a Countertop Hole.

Thanks Jon! We love bananas but prefer banana bread. We are glad you found value in this catalog! For early bird clues on catalogs, we have been trying to keep this Album up to date on new releases: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/gallery/album/67-bonus-catalogs/ We also have been announcing catalog releases and updates in this thread: https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/forum/5-announcements/ And on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChiefArchitect

Check out the latest addition to your Bonus Catalog selection; Lighting No.7. This catalog includes 3 families of light fixtures in a variety of configurations including pendants, chandeliers, & sconces. Download this catalog from the 3D Library today.

We offer 3 variations of siding similar to this in the "Rustic Wood Materials" bonus catalog. http://3dlibrary.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?r=site/detail/972 They are labeled as "Waney Edge", but also have search terms for "Live Edge". I hadn't heard the term "Skirl" before, but can add that to the key word search in the future. We don't currently offer a pattern file that represents this in vector views, but it is something we hope to include in the future. I hope these are helpful.

We'd like to announce the latest catalogs available for SSA Users to download! We've created a variety of Clocks that are great accessories for your scenes, as well as an additional Lighting catalog. These light fixtures are grouped in sets by style family, something that you can look forward to in future releases of lighting content. Find these new catalogs on the 3D Library.

We have posted and additional bonus catalog this month for SSA Users called "Egress". This catalog contains a variety of window well styles that are ready to be dropped onto your terrain, and will automatically cut a terrain hole for you. There are also some covers for the window wells, along with a variety of other objects like Fire Escapes and Pre-Formed Concrete Stairs. Visit the 3D Library and try out these new catalog objects in your designs today!

We are happy to share that we've released a new branded catalog: BROSCO. This catalog features a variety of moldings and millwork for SSA users. Additionally, there have been a number of catalog updates. You'll find that the Architectural objects under "Core Catalogs" have had many updates. Also, the brand catalogs Estate Custom Collection and Resene have been refreshed. If you've previously downloaded these catalogs, you can quickly update to the latest version by choosing the 'Library' menu from within Chief Architect, and selecting 'Update Library Catalogs'.

If you haven't yet taking the opportunity, check out our latest downloadable content from the 3D Library! We are featuring a few new catalogs, including the Thermador branded kitchen appliances that are available for all of our users to download. This month, we are also offering two new bonus catalogs for our SSA users. Decorator Switches and Outlets includes decorator style outlets, switches, and other electrical components, including USB charging ports and nightlights. A second catalog is 3D Plants - Vases and Pots, offers a variety of cut flowers and other plants perfect for interior decoration and patio accessorizing.