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Get the replay here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10300

Join us for the next webinar!Custom Tile & Materials – New Material BuilderThursday, May 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDTSign up: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#custom-tileDiscover the new Integrated Material Builder in X17! Use it to create custom tile (including grout color), hardwood flooring, and more. A new interactive material editor also allows you to adjust the tile in 3D for exact positioning. It is a great feature for creating tile installation diagrams.This webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will answer your questions live following the presentation.

Our next contest is Kitchen/Bath and Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is June 12.

Learn to record a 3D animation and visualize how sunlight and shadows interact with your design throughout the day or across seasons. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will be answering your questions in the live Q&A. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#sun-study

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Rebecca Langman of Revision Custom Home Design 2nd Place – Jorge Arreola of Greymark Construction 3rd Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1072711848226298 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Hello, @Krichmond, I believe you are running into this error because Intel based Mac computers are no longer supported (starting with X17). From our System Requirements page: "Macs containing standalone Intel graphics are not supported. See Known Incompatibilities & Supported Mac Models" If your Mac is not Intel based, please reach out to our Tech Support so we can look further into the issue. You can reach us at 208-292-3400. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Software

@para-CAD, yes! Find the video here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10299/x17-file-project-management.html

Visit your Digital Locker and download Chief Architect X17 today! Learn how the new tools in X17 can benefit you by visiting our website. Chief Architect subscription and legacy licenses with Support and Software Assurance (SSA) have access to new version releases, priority support, premium catalog downloads, and more.

Join us for a live webinar where we'll demonstrating some of the new file management features of Chief Architect X17. Sign up today!

The recording of today's video is available here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10298/x17-sneak-peek-what-s-new.html?playlist=171

Sign up today to reserve your spot for our X17 Sneak Peek & What’s New Webinar. Many great new features are coming in Chief Architect X17. Attend this session on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT to get a sneak peek at what’s inside the upcoming version. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, who will host a live Q&A following the presentation.Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit

Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is May 8.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Zachary Karimipour 2nd Place – Paul Mandrish 3rd Place – John M. Bzdel View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1050785200418963 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is April 10.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath & Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Ksusha Olson of Titus Contracting 2nd Place – Matt Dowell of The Dowell Agency 3rd Place – Justin Neeley of Serenity Kitchen & Bath View all of the great submissions: We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Join us for our next Virtual Training Class beginning on April 30!All classes are on April 30, May 2, 7, and 9, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Time. • Kitchen, Bath, & Interiors IntroductoryLearn more and sign up: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#virtual-training

You are invited to the upcoming Chief Architect Breakfast in Las Vegas! Get an exclusive glimpse of the company's future products, meet the Chief Architect staff, and network with Chief Architect customers. RSVP for your free ticket to the event. Wednesday, February 26, 20257:30 AM - 9:00 AM RSVP: https://bit.ly/2025Breakfast

Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is March 13.

Phillip Gibney, AKBD & Chief Architect Sales Consultant, is hosting this week's NKBA Webinar: 3D Kitchen and Bath Design. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9:00 am Pacific. You can learn more & sign up by following the link below. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#nkba-kitchen-bath

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our community, for your unwavering support. May the warmth of the holidays illuminate your hearts and homes with joy. Our office is will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Chief Architect!

Chief Architect will be exhibiting at the 2025 IBS/KBIS! Look for us at booth #W3243, February 25-27. Get Complimentary Show Tickets, RSVP for the User Breakfast, and Sign up for Training on our website: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/

Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday as we celebrate Thanksgiving. This season reminds us of how much we have to be grateful for—including you, our valued customers. Thank you for choosing us as your trusted software partner.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design 2nd Place – Jessica Chenier Bulman of Williams & Williams Designers 3rd Place – Design by Rodrigo Brito of Dubinett Architects View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.939992291498255&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Do you need some continuing education to improve your Chief Architect skills? Consider signing up for January's Residential Introductory course. This is an online, Virtual Training Class that spans January 8th, 10th, 15th, and 17th, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM pacific time. View the Course Description to learn more.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is November 14.