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Is it time to upgrade to Chief Architect X1? We think that you’ll find all the great new features and functionality will significantly improve your productivity – and pay for the upgrade right away.

We’ve spent a significant amount of time developing these great features below – take a look or watch the What’s New in X1 video. We have also developed an entire Training Video product on just the new X1 features to help you quickly make the most of your time – see more about this new training video product – What’s New in Chief Architect X1.

Highlighted Upgrade Features of
Chief Architect X1

  • 3D Roof Designer™ and 3D Wall Designer™ tools
  • Enhanced User Interface with a Drop-Down Toolbar mode
  • Import and Export 3DS symbols
  • New Text tools for efficient annotation and comments
  • Easy 3D Modeling – Add, Subtract and Merge with new Box, Sphere, Cylinder and Cone tools
  • Improved detail of individual components with Cross-Sections
  • New integrated CAD Toolkit™ Content – over 340 new architecturally correct details
  • New Kitchen and Bath toolbar configuration
  • New Color Palette™ tools
  • New Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing toolbar configuration
  • Improved speed with Raytrace Rendering
  • Over 2,000 new realistic plants with 2D and 3D models
  • Improved Plant Chooser™ plant encyclopedia
  • New Landscaping tools for streams, pathways and terrain walls and curbs
  • Customizable Automatic Deck Planking
  • New Stair tools – One-Click Stairs™ and Wrap-Around Stairs
  • New continuous wall drawing – also with lines and arcs
  • New Replication Tools to easily replicate objects like walls, windows, cabinets and more
  • 3D molding and millwork to include dentil and rope styles
  • New Startup Options screen for fast access to projects and help resources
  • New 3D Camera navigation tools with save camera position options
  • Integrated Training Videos with the Online Help
  • Free Chief Architect Viewer™ download
  • Free Bonus Content – download name-brand and bonus content from our website
  • Priority Technical Support
  • And many more features and improved tools – read more