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Chief Architect is coming to Phoenix! Take your skills to the next level with 2 days of in-person training on February 26–27, 2027. Choose from Residential Introductory, Remodeling, Kitchen, Bath & Interiors, or 3D Rendering & Interiors.Register today: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#phoenix

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