Files Between Chief And Softplan


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I know that some users have both Softplan and Chief. What is the best way to transfer a project file between the two? Assuming that you can.

 

Because I would like to propose our office to transition from Softplan to Chief Architect, but I need to offer some assurance that the to can communicate if needed. Like for an old project.

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if you have the demo version

 

look under MENU - FILE - EXPORT and MENU - FILE - IMPORT

 

I think there is some info lost regardless of format used

 

most CAD software is not setup to play well in the sandbox with each other

 

unless they use BIM file formats

true BIM apps have better inter-operability but even then not sure it is 100%

 

Lew

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You asked about transferring files between Softplan and Chief. You received the answer. If you want to explore intermediary programs that is a very different question. How about you do the looking for your own question as to what Chief imports and exports? Not difficult.

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How many files does Softplan and Chief use multiple files to create a single model for multiple floors and then 2D documents? Or do they lump everything into one for both 2D and 3D? For example, Autocad is all one file for building and layouts unless you use external references, but multiple floors are best handled in separate files.

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Chief can have 30 floors in one plan

 

the conflict comes in trying to show two walls/doors/windows occupying

the same space such as existing versus new

 

Chief model as essentially created in 3D and then the 2D docs are

generally generated from the 3D

 

2D can also be created manually in 2D cad

 

I find it best to create multiple buildings in separate plans

then create symbols of those buildings

then place the symbols in a master site plan

 

however, multiple buildings can be in one plan - if desired

 

Lew

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