Need Help Converting Legacy Chief Architect Files (.PL1, .CA1, .CB2, .CB3)

[Zorro22]

Hello everyone,

I have several old Chief Architect project files created around 2004–2007, including:

• .PL1
• .CA1
• .CB2
• .CB3

Chief Architect Support directed me to their general support page but no longer converts these legacy formats.

Would someone with Chief Architect X8 or earlier (or Version 10 / 9.5) be willing to open these files and save them forward to a modern .plan format, or export them to DWG/DXF?

I’d be very grateful for the help.

[CharlesVolz]

How many???

[PhillipCA]

@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. 

[BenPalmer]

more info here:

 

https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00279/opening-legacy-files.html

[Zorro22]

I have 5 files that need translating to .DXF / .DWG,  I was mistaken in identifying one as a .PL1 file, they are all .CA1, CB2 and .CB3 files.  I've attached them if anyone can help.

hester kitchen.cB3 hester kitchen.CA1 hester kitchen.CA2 hester kitchen.cB1 hester kitchen.cB2

[BenPalmer]

You need to have the .pl files...without those, there isn't anything you can do.