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@Chief-Belal - I sent you an email.

This graphic in our blog article “How to Choose the Best Computer for Chief Architect and 3D Design Software” compares Chief ray tracing speed across various computer configurations. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/computer-for-design-and-gaming https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/computer-for-design-and-gaming/#ray-trace-speeds

@Zorro22, I believe you should be able to self-service what you are requesting for the “.PL1” file, I’m uncertain about those other files. 1. Make a copy of any files you need saved in the newer version. 2. Download & install the X8 Viewer. 3. Open the copy of the file in the X8 Viewer. Save the file & close it. 4. The newly saved file should now open in Chief Architect X17. You can download a trial here.

Hi @alexd4– I sent you a private message with some information. Best, Phillip Gibney Chief Architect Software

@twnctyguy see if this works for you. Angled Cab.zip

The replay is available here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10304/x17-productivity-tools.html?playlist=171

We will be hosting webinars over the next month highlighting a few (but not all) of the new features. You can learn more here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/.

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#whats-new

Joe, This blog article compares HD Pro to Chief. You could send this to the client so he is aware of the differences between the two programs. Blog Article - Comparing Chief Architect Premier and Home Designer Pro More Home Designer vs. Chief info If it is short term usage, the client could also subscribe monthly to Chief. Phillip

This video goes over how to change materials. The example used in the video is for cabinet boxes, but the same concept applies to countertops. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1541/applying-materials-to-cabinets.html Here is information on using the style palette tool: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/247/using-style-palettes.html

Here is a video that reviews the different ways you can control how framing reports to the materials list using the Structural member Reporting feature. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/30/cost-estimating-using-structural-member-reporting.html

It allows you to continue running that dimension line using the dimension default settings used by that line.

You can view the summary video at https://www.chiefarchitect.com/whats-new/ You can view the full session from Thursday 3/2/23 at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3968776710412881325

There’s also the DIY Home Designer Software that’s based on the Chief Architect Software, but with select tools and features. This may be an option to consider. https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/