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Hello, Thank you for the question. For the benefit of others reading this, I would like to preface the answer with the fact that all Chief Architect products come with a digital version of the Reference Manual and User's Guide. The documents can be found in a PDF format, and are linked to under the Help dropdown menu in the program. The electronic manuals are automatically updated periodically for a given version of Chief Architect. In regards to your specific question, when we release a new version of software we issue new documents for both the Reference Manual and User's guide. (we don't publish addendums). The printed copies of these documents will not be available until after the official release of X8 and will be on backorder until March, 2016. If you would like any additional information, feel free to contact sales. 208-292-3400 or sales@chiefarchitect.com Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales

We are excited to announce the release of our Chief Architect X8 Public Beta. See videos and a detailed list of new X8 Features here. If your SSA is current through February 24th, you can download Chief Architect X8 Beta from your Digital Locker. Have a favorite X8 feature? Share it here.

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peeks! Schedules include Images 3D Focus on Object tool Perspective Layout Views Schedule Customization

Hi Francis, Thank you for your question. Our sales team will look up your product information and email you with all the details.

Room Planner 4.1 is now available! Download available for Android or iOS. New Features in 4.1 Change room height Share plans with other users Room schedule Room labels show area or dimensions Toggle display of dimensions, furniture, and annotations Material painter scoping Savable cameras Game controller support Global search in the Library and Material Painter Cancel addition of new objects while dragging Library access in 3D Evenly space openings on a wall Magnifying glass to aid placement of Library objects Floor to top and bottom controls for openings Full screen support

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – Sunshine Moves with the Camera: https://youtu.be/yo8irfdvSvI Using the new setting sun rotates with the camera, will always have a bright scene without being in shadow.

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – Multiple Cutting Planes for Cross-Section Slider Choose up to six cutting planes in the Cross-Section Slider view and adjust the cutting distance for each plane to create unique and detailed views!

Hello Trista, Thank you for the question. I don't see a problem with this but, you should definitely give our Customer Service Department a call to get verification that there will not be a transfer fee charged. You can contact us at 208-292-3400. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Software

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – Framing Schedule Create a schedule with labels and callouts for framing members; quickly reference sizes and materials for different framing members. Create schedules that reference Deck Framing only.

Congratulations to Dan Forsythe of Forsythe Technical Design & Consulting for winning the Portfolio Contest! The decision was hard; there were so many amazing submissions! Thank you all for submitting and sharing your designs and stories. View Dan's Portfolio The prize package includes a Chief Architect water bottle, 8 GB USB drive, t-shirt, and Leica Disto Measuring Device. Thank you to all who entered and shared your great designs!

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – Corner Windows: https://youtu.be/YTWfNxTOLqs Bump Windows together at wall corners and choose to include or remove the corner post at the sash joint to create a glass corner.

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – Story Pole Dimensions Use the Story Pole Dimension tool to automatically generate labeled markers for key locations and dimension between them in Elevation and Cross-Section views.

Watch the latest Chief Architect X8 Sneak Peek – 3D Mouse Support: http://bit.ly/1Q16OK1 3D Mouse Support - Use a 3Dconnexion mouse as your input device to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate camera views.

Hello, Thank you for the post and question. Compatibility with the 3dConnexion mouse will be a feature in the upcoming Chief Architect X8 release. Here is a video about this new feature. http://video.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?autoplay=11054 (click play button to start the video) You can learn how to follow announcements about new features coming in X8 on this Chief Talk thread. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/7441-x8-sneak-peek/ Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales

Watch the latest Sneak Peek on our YouTube Channel! Precise Cabinet Feet Control and More - Expanded ability to control cabinet feet attached to cabinets, such as including toe-kick with feet and controlling feet attached to adjacent cabinets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZcCvQAov8M

Thanks for sharing Larry! We are excited to start sharing some of the new X8 features. Let us know what you think, and make sure your SSA is up to date so you receive the Free upgrade to X8 when it is released in Q1 of 2016.

Hello, Thank you for the question. The Surface Pro 4 can meet our minimum system requirements for running Chief Architect. The Surface Pro 4 currently comes with 3 processor options M3, i5 and i7. The faster the processor will provide better performance. We don't recommend the M3 processor with this unit. . Also, you can elect to get more system RAM. 4GB of RAM will meet our minimum requirement, but you may want to consider more, particularly if you are getting a unit with integrated graphics rather than the Nvidia GPU. We do recommend the Nvidia GPU configuration for better performance. You will find more information on our System Requirements here. http://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/sysreq.html I hope this helps. Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Software

Hello, Thank you for your interest in Chief Architect Software. You can contact us in the Sales Department if you would like a personalized demonstration on how Chief Architect handles roofs, stairs, stepped foundations and so forth. You can contact us by calling 208-292-3400 or email sales@chiefarchitect.com Here are some training resources you may find useful while working with the trail version. Quick Start Training Class: http://video.chiefarchitect.com/?playlist=47 List of Project Based Training: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/ Playlist of free training videos for the Trial Version: http://video.chiefarchitect.com/?playlist=39 Tech Article for Stepped Foundations: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-01809/creating-a-stepped-foundation.html Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales Team

Hello, Thank you for your interest in Chief Architect and for the questions about deck railing styles. You can import an object from the 3D Warehouse and add them as railing components in Chief Architect. To do this, download the object to your computer and then in Chief Architect click on File>Import>3D Symbol. Make sure that you select "Millwork" as the category and put a check for "Add Symbol to Library". Once it is imported you can add them as Newels or Balusters to your railing. This is a tech article about creating custom balusters and railing panels. http://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02893/creating-custom-balusters-and-railing-panels.html You may find that you do not need to import railing components from other sources. We have a large resource of railing components available to download in bonus catalogs that are in addition to the styles that are pre-loaded in the trial version. You can look at the millwork category in the Chief Architect 3D Library here. http://3dlibrary.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?r=site/library&reset=true You can contact our sales department directly if you have questions about this or would like to see a demonstration. You can call 208-292-3400 (you can ask for Derek) or email derek@chiefarchitect.com Kind regards, Derek Chief Architect Sales

In the coming weeks we will be expanding our X8 Beta testing team and are looking for more Chief Architect users to be part of the Beta testing program. If you would like to participate please review the requirements below: Be current with your SSA Have time to test Chief X8 and put it through its paces. Be actively using Chief Architect and be familiar with its features. Be willing to work with a pre-release version of the software that may have known or unknown issues that may affect your productivity. And most important, be willing to submit each problem you encounter in a bug report using the provided process. If you would like to become a Chief Architect X8 Beta tester and meet the above requirements send an email to Beta@chiefarchitect.com. Also, please include a brief explanation of why you would like to participate. Once we receive your email you will be added to the list of testers and once we are ready to release the Beta you will received an invite via email. Thank you!

Hello, Thank you for the question. You can contact the Chief Architect Sales Department with your email address and we will put you on a mailing list for any promotions. Also, there is a 30 day price guarantee, so if you upgrade and a better price comes available in 30 days, you are covered. You can contact sales by calling 208-292-3400 or email sales@chiefarchitect.com Derek Chief Architect Sales

Congratulations to Rene Rabbitt of Daoust Design and Construction for winning the Design Contest – Remodel/Addition! Learn more about Daoust Design and Construction www.daoustdc.com The prize package includes a Chief Architect water bottle, 8 GB USB drive, t-shirt, and one free hour of online training with a certified Chief Architect trainer. Thank you to all who entered and shared your great designs! See all of the designs: http://on.fb.me/1M7dQ8c

We have just posted an update for X7. You can read the release notes here: Release Notes

Portfolio Contest We want to see more of your designs! This is your opportunity to promote your skills with our Social Media communities. And one talented Chief Architect customer will be highlighted on our website, win Chief Gear and a Leica Disto Measuring Device. Enter: We will create an album for each Portfolio Submission, so you can send in multiple image or PDF files of your designs. Feel free to include renderings, plan sets, brochures, etc. We can even add a link to your YouTube Channel if you have created walk-throughs. Please answer the following: Please tell us a little bit about yourself.Your name, company and title A little bit about your company Where you are located How long have you been using Chief Architect and what influenced your decision to purchase Chief Architect over other software? Do you have a success story about Chief Architect that you can share? Send submission to submissions@chiefarchitect.com Winner: Entries will be posted as photo albums on Chief Architect’s Facebook page. Chief Architect will declare the winner December 16, 2015. facebook.com/ChiefArchitect Prizes: Leica Disto E7500i 8 GB USB drive Chief Water bottle Chief T-shirt Featured Customer Rules: Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. Chief Architect reserves the right to refuse any contest entry. Entry Deadline is December 14, 2015 Questions? Send inquiries to submissions@chiefarchitect.com