Use the instructions in this article to backup Chief Architect content in the event a computer malfunction occurs. Additionally, it's helpful to have this same content backed up so that it can be transferred to another computer.
A collection of CAD elements can be blocked together and added to the Library Browser for use in future plans.
A 3D/Polyline Solid can easily be added to the User Catalog in X15 and newer versions using the Add to Library edit tool. However, in X14 and prior versions, a 3D/Polyline Solid must first be converted to an architectural block before it can be added to the User Catalog in the library browser.
Advanced Search allows you to refine your Library Browser search results by creating library filters for temporary or repeated use.
Learn how to download and install core content, along with bonus and manufacturer catalogs, by following the instructions in this article.
Learn how to restore your Chief Architect program, and all of your User Content by following the instructions in this resource.
Import 3d party .dwg, .dxf, .obj, .3ds, and .skp formatted symbols by using the Import 3D Symbol option from the File menu.
Backdrops are images that display behind the model in 3D views, and new backdrops can be created using a variety of graphic file formats.
The position and size of the Library Browser, Project Browser, Active Layer Display Options, and Tool Palette side windows can be reset to out of box settings by using the Reset Side Windows option in Preferences.
Create a custom gutter profile by using CAD lines, arcs and splines, then add the molding to the library for future use.
An apron sink, which has a finished front surface that extends past the counter, can be placed on top of a base cabinet by following these steps.
If you are having trouble with your internet connection, or cannot download the entire Core Catalog, you can import the catalogs from the installation DVD or USB flash drive by following the instructions listed in this article.
Library catalogs are available for download from our 3D Library website. There are catalogs available for multiple program titles and versions, but you should only install catalogs designed for your version.
Select Library> Install Core Content to restart the core catalog download if it has been interrupted or failed. If the process continually fails, check your network proxy or firewall settings.
Library catalog download failures are usually caused by settings in your Mac firewall.
If the core libraries are unable to be installed automatically using Library> Install Core Content, then they can be installed manually using the steps within this article.
If the core libraries are unable to be installed automatically using Library> Install Core Content, then they can be installed manually using the steps within this article.
The User Catalog is a folder in the Library Browser that you can add objects to. This can be helpful if you use a specific library object frequently or if you have created a custom object that you would like to save for future use.
Core, Bonus, and Manufacturer Libraries, along with your User Library can all be moved to a custom location in Chief Architect Premier, Chief Architect Interiors, and Home Designer Pro.
This message may appear if a newer version of the catalog is not available, the catalog has been retired, or an ID conflict has occurred.
If you receive one of these messages when attempting to download or update library content, you may need to install an up-to-date Self Signed Certificate from Amazon Trust Services.
