My Library Browser is empty, or appears to be missing important content. How can I easily obtain this library content to use in my designs?
If your Library Browser is empty, then you have not yet downloaded the core catalogs. While the program will prompt you the first time you launch it to download and install this core content, you can choose to restart this process at any time if you did not download it in its entirety.
In addition to the core catalogs, a large variety of bonus and manufacturer content can be downloaded and used in your Chief Architect designs.
Core, bonus, and manufacturer catalogs are available for download for the 5 most recent program versions of Chief Architect.
from the menu.
Note: If you receive an error message during this process, or you're unable to download the core catalogs using this method, please visit the "Troubleshooting Library Download Issues" resource located in the Related Articles section below.
*Applies to Chief Architect Premier X15 and newer versions.
side window, ensure that the Include Web Results 
option is enabled next to the Filters search bar.
option. Proceed to browse through the list of online catalogs that pertain to the parent folder until you have found a particular object or catalog that you're interested in.
symbol and will appear in the list first, while objects that are not installed will display with a globe 
symbol and will appear at the bottom of the list. 
Note: If you're already signed in to your Chief Architect account within the software, this Login dialog won't appear. Instead, the catalog will be downloaded and you will be greeted with an Information message once it has completed.
from within the software.You can also access the 3D Library from the Chief Architect website by navigating to User Center> Catalog & Content Downloads or from within your Chief Architect account by navigating to Chief Architect> Catalog Downloads.
Note: If you cannot remember your password, click on "Forgot My Password" to reset your password.
symbol for a summary of details.
icon or the Download 
button, then click on the Chief Architect version you're using. Note: Catalog availability will vary based on the product and version you're using. For example, some catalogs are available for free; however, the majority of catalogs are available at no additional cost to users who have an active subscription.
Some web browsers will automatically download and open a file, and some will automatically save the file to your computer.
If you're unsure where the downloaded library file may have gone, check the Downloads folder on your system.
Note: If the catalog fails to import into the program automatically, please follow the steps in the "Associating Project, Plan, Layout, and Library Files with the Latest Version of Chief Architect or Home Designer" resource located in the Related Articles section below. Once you have followed the steps in the article, repeat Steps 4 - 6 above.
Core, bonus, and manufacturer catalogs are updated periodically by the Chief Architect Content Development team to include new and improved content. Additionally, when product manufacturers update product lines, Chief Architect content may also be updated to align with these changes.
from the menu or select the Update Library Catalogs tool at the bottom of the Library Browser to update all of the catalogs.
next to a parent folder, as well as in the top left corner for the applicable child folders/catalogs when an update is available. Follow the process just mentioned in Step 1 above, or right-click on the line item displaying the icon and select Update , as shown in the image below.Note: On a Mac, hold down the Control key while clicking to initiate a right-click command. More information about right-click commands on Apple input devices can be found in the following Apple resource: Right-click on Mac.
Note: If you encounter an error message during this process or the catalog update fails, please refer to the Related Articles section below for additional resources that may be of assistance, or contact us.
