rdkseattle Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Okay, the folks at Chief Architect suggested doing this. Kudos to them... they gave me solution that didn't require a full software upgrade. I'm very impressed. I was a Chief Architect user for 10+ years. I'm semi-retired now, and I didn't really need to upgrade my CA software. I don't have strong commercial needs anymore, so I bought the Home Designer 2022 software instead of full commercial C.A. primarily so I can be my own client. I didn't realize there would be compatibility issues. Home Designer allows me to open my old C.A. files but does not allow me to work in them. Technical Support said I can fix this problem if the file can be opened in Chief Architect, R13 or earlier I think she said, and saved as a Home Designer file. I don't know where my UBS access "key" is to utilize my old C.A. software.. it's been a few years. I have a single file that I'm hoping someone can open and save as a Home Designer file. I confirmed that this is not against any laws or C.A. rules.This is my first use of this forum. I will check back later today, assuming it's not okay to put my contact info here. Your help is very much appreciated. Thanks, Rich Kenney Granite Falls, Washington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBCooper Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 The plan just needs to set to "allow editing in Home Designer" in the general plan defaults and saved. It's important that it is done in X13 though because if it is done in X14 you still won't be able to read it. Also, I hope you have HD Pro because if you have one of the other HD programs it still might not let you do what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneK Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I will do it for you if it's not resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renerabbitt Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 post your .plan file here and we will get you back in the hot seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 which version of Home Designer ? Chief versions later or earlier than yours are not compatible - I beleive check with CA's support Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdkseattle Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 I've attached the plan... THANK Y'ALL for your help. I remember lots of little bugs in my early C.A. program, like when creating roof dormers and site contours. I think this forum would have helped me alot, and I plan to use it in the future. I appreciate your help so much!!!! FederalAve.plan FederalAve.plan FederalAve.plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richoffan Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Here ya go. Opened and saved for HD file in X13. Have 11 & 12 active on the working drive if you need earlier for compatibility. LMK Fed Ave X13 comp 09132022.zip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdkseattle Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thank you so much for your time, Richoffan! I will attempt to edit this file now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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