YellowJacket77

Thank you all for your suggestions & comments. As soon as an updated computer arrives, the free download seems the way to do a "trial run" In that the program cost is not small (and continues) the re-seller idea also has merit as long as it is the latest Mac version ... John

Hello all, Having used my first company check to purchase an Osbourne 1 computer (64k memory, (2) 71k floppy drives), I have been following digital architectural software for a while. Presently using Architrion 5.8 (Mac 9.2) for all production & design work, an upgrade is long overdue. My question is whether Chief Architect will be able to support my practice. Tending to have a "start from scratch" approach to design, I am not much interested in canned floor plans or details. Additionally, much of my practice is in historic preservation where the ability to delineate "one-off" solutions to individual structural/moisture penetration problems is required . The ability to import and modify manufacturers .pdf or .dwg details would save immense amounts of time now spent in duplicating complex sections & isometrics. I am contemplating purchase of the CA Lite to begin with with upgrade to Premier based on workload and an individual project needing the advanced features of the full program. If the Lite version can produce 2d construction documents w/ custom sectional details as well as isometric & perspective drawings which would not be "photo realistic" I think I'm ready to proceed. Any comments from small/one person firms on this logic ? John M. Foster - Architect - AIA