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Chief Academy is next week! You can still sign up to join us for two & a half days of training. Plus, you won't want to miss the daily social networking events. We have some fun things planned for you! Learn more and sign up today! https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#chief-academy

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 October 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Prayer Sanders 2nd Place – Jorge Arreola of Greymark Construction Co. 3rd Place – Pam Barrientos of Golden Rule Builders View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1451867990310680 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.

The NKBA has announced the start of its yearly Student Design competition. Winners are awarded a $5,000 scholarship and a KBIS Travel Package. Visit our NKBA Software page and download the X17/X18 project reference file to jump-start your design. Chief Architect also offers access to a Free Student License, so you have all the tools you need to compete. Learn More

Chief Architect's newest version, X18 is now available! If you are an active subscriber, check your digital locker to download and install this new release. Learn about the new features in X18 online and watch the new features summary videos to get a jump-start in Chief Architect X18.

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 August 13.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Scott Phillips of Phillips Design Services 2nd Place – Pam Barrientos of Golden Rule Builders 3rd Place – Steven Rudd of Rudd Designs | Artisan Structures View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1421445730019573&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.

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 July 16.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design 2nd Place – Geny Miron & Megan Phanenhour of DH Designs 3rd Place – John Bzdel View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1372445371586276&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.

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 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Leslie Ann Gali of Quest Cabinetry & Design 2nd Place – Christine Gauthier of Custom Built Design & Remodeling 3rd Place – Natalia Balic of Darling Concept & Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1314150834082397 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 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 12.

Asking the right question to get the right answer. Always post the software version. Put important information in your signature. Ask a good detailed question. Ask one question per thread. Don't hijack threads by changing the subject. Attach a screen shot of any error messages. Post information about your operating system, video card, memory, and CPU. Try a different plan. If it only happens in one plan post the plan. If you don't get an answer add more information. If all else fails, you can also visit the tech support area of our web site: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/ Please do not use this forum to try and report bugs to us. Although we have moderators that monitor this forum who occasionally will answer questions, they do not look for reports of bugs. You should always contact our Technical Support department directly if you think that you have found a bug in one of our products.

Hello, Thank you for your question and for your interest in Chief Architect. Your monthly subscription will auto-renew unless you let us know you would like to cancel. If you cancel the monthly subscription, no further payments will be charged, and the software will stop working at the end of the monthly period. You will find additional information about our subscriptions on this FAQ page. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/software-subscription/#faq Feel free to contact us at 208-292-3400 with any questions. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Software

Exciting News: Chief Architect X16 Premier Beta is NOW AVAILABLE! Explore the innovative features and enhancements in our latest release by visiting the What’s New in X16 page on our website. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/whats-new/If you have an active Chief Architect subscription or legacy license with active SSA as of May 14, 2024, you can access the new X16 Beta version in your Digital Locker today!For those without an active subscription/SSA but eager to try the X16 Beta, please contact our Sales team at 208-292-3400 for more information.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Christopher Mainelli 2nd Place – Susan Lobalzo 3rd Place – Pun Nikolaides View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.820864660077686&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.

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 9.

Here's your official invitation to join the beta. We are excited to hear from you!

Professional certifications can set you apart in a competitive market, conveying credibility to colleagues, employers, and clients. Learn more on our website. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/training/chief-architect-certification.html

Pop over to Instagram today (Jan, 16), where long time Chief Architect user Caterina Sullivan, Founder and Interior Designer at Bella Casa Interior Design Studio, is taking over the Chief Architect Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/chiefarchitect/ Make sure to support Caterina by following on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellacasa_designstudio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellacasadesignstudio

We've seen user's successfully create pools using terrain feature, and also be creating 'basement' type rooms that are open above. Both methods have their benefits and limitations. You may try downloading and reverse engineering some of the Sample Plans on our website to see how we've approached these spaces. Many samples also have videos to illustrate how we've come to finish the design. Check these out: Bachelor View Silverton Austin

We are looking forward to welcoming Angelica and Gianluca from @studionola.design for our next takeover on April 18. Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiefarchitect/

@DeLayDesign, perhaps you could set the Eaves to be Square Cut instead of Plumb for gable sections?

Hello, Thank you for the question. Yes, if you own an older version of Chief Architect, you get a discount when you upgrade to an annual subscription to the current version. The regular price for a 1 year subscription is $1.995. The upgrade price for the annual subscription is $995 for the first year ($1,000 discount). Subsequent year annual subscriptions will be billed at the regular price. Here is a link to the upgrade. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/upgrade.html#widget-outer-container Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales

If you own Interiors and have active SSA you can upgrade to the Premier version for free. Premier will automatically be available in the Digital Locker when X15 releases if SSA is active through the official release date. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales