Main Users Manuel ("the Bible")

[chrisjmbi]

 Is there any way to download the complete users manual. I am using Chief X7, thanks in advance for any help.

[Kenoeightspot]

Click on the "Help" tab

[chrisjmbi]

 When I click on help-Ref Manual it opens my browser to a blank page.

[Alaskan_Son]

 When I click on help-Ref Manual it opens my browser to a blank page.

That's because its just a download link.  I would assume the download automatically started.  Check your downloads to see if its there. 

[Korel_Design]

Or... I always like a hard copy so I ordered the professional printed manual: http://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/addon/

 

It's cheaper than trying to print it out myself. Then again, X8 is about to be released so you might wait for that.

[chrisjmbi]

 I think that is the route I am going to do is wait for X8 and purchase the hard copy, thanks for everyone's help.

 

                                                                              Chris

[Joe_Carrick]

That's because its just a download link.  I would assume the download automatically started.  Check your downloads to see if its there. 

Then save the PDF to your Desktop.  It will always be available for quick reference and the index and search provide pretty quick access to any topic.

 

Personally, I just select a tool and hit the F1 key for the "Help File". 

 

ps:  I haven't used a printed reference or help file since X1

[Dermot]

To summarize what everyone else has said...

 

All of the information that is in the reference manual is also available in the installed help system.  You can get to it any time you are running Chief by clicking on any Help button or by using F1.

 

An electronic version of the manual is also available for download.  Using Help->View Reference Manual should open up your browser and open the pdf file.  If you are having problems doing this, it may be a problem with either your internet service or browser.  You should also be able to click on this link:  http://cloud.chiefarchitect.com/1/pdf/documentation/chief-architect-x7-reference-manual.pdf  If you still can't get this to work, you may want to contact technical support.

 

A printed version of the manual is also available for purchase.  You can find more information here:  http://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/addon/

 

 

 

[Dan_Park]

Also a handy getting started page exists here:

 

http://www.chiefarchitect.com/getting-started/

 

Choose your version in the drop down at the top right.

 

The pdf files for the User's Guide and Reference Manual are available for several versions.