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'WHAT'S NEW IN CHIEF ARCHITECT X1' - watch this video
If you’re going to be upgrading from an earlier version of Chief Architect you’ll find Chief Architect X1 is a quantum leap forward.
You can check out a detailed 9 page listing of all of the new and enhanced features in the ‘Chief Architect X1 - Detailed Features List’ PDF…
A Summary of New Tools & Features in X1...
- 3D Roof Designer™ and 3D Wall Designer™ tools – edit in both 2D and 3D .
- Enhanced User Interface with new icons and a Drop-Down Toolbar mode
- Import and Export .3DS (3D Studio) symbols complete with texture mapping
- New Text tools for efficient annotation and comments
- New Text Tools… inc Spell Check, alignment, snapping, arrow and much more.
- Easy 3D Modeling – Add, Subtract and Merge with new Box, Sphere, Cylinder and Cone tools – use to generate custom shapes or symbols.
- Improved detail of individual components with Cross-Section views.
- New integrated CAD Toolkit™ Content – over 340 new architecturally correct details that can be easily customized for your specific projects.
- New Kitchen and Bath toolbar configuration to make cabinet and room design even more efficient.
- New Color Palette™ tools – easily assign a collection of materials and colors to Color Palette toolbars.
- New Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing toolbar configuration and layers.
- Create new customized toolbars and assign unique names.
- Improved speed with Raytrace Rendering
- Over 2,000 new realistic plants with 2D and 3D models.
- Complete AutoCAD® file support for v11 thru v2007.
- Customizable Automatic Deck Planking – control the direction and orientation of planking and borders on your decks.
- New Stair tools – One-Click Stairs™ and Wrap-Around Stairs.
- New continuous wall, line and arc drawing modes.
- New Replication Tools to easily replicate objects like walls, windows, cabinets and more for improved design efficiency.
- Added support for 3D molding and millwork to include dentil and rope styles.
- New Startup Options screen for easy 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 – share designs with clients for Annotation, 3D views and Virtual Tours.
- Free Bonus Content – download name-brand and bonus content from our website.
- New Priority Support – priority support for X1 Users by phone and e-mail.
- and many more features and improved tools...
Note too that Chief X1 now also includes as standard all of the additional content that was available at additional cost in the 'Enterprise' pack in Chief Architect v10, namely...
- Kitchen & Bathroom Designers content
- Roof Designers content
- 340 CAD details from the CAD Designers Toolkit
THE NEW UPGRADE OPTIONS FOR X1…
Chief Architect continually invests many man years producing detailed 'How-To Training Videos' to help you become as productive as possible in the shortest amount of time.
While we offer several other ways to learn our products including our detailed Reference Manual, User’s Guide, Online Help System, Technical Support, Online Personal Training and actual Training Classes (online and in-class) – our Training Videos are a great reference tool to help you when and where you need it.
We have seven Training Video products to choose from – all on DVD that run on your computer. The 'How-To' videos are typically in 3 – 10 minute segments to teach you exactly how to accomplish specific tasks.
You can purchase these training video products either individually or in packages – Training Videos Series 1 and Series 2
Training Videos - Series 1
Includes 160 videos with over 14 hours of instruction, and consists of these products.
Training Videos - Series 2
Please note this product will not ship until September 2007. If you order now, you can receive the version 10.0 training videos in the interim – just give us a call to request them.
Training Videos - Series 2 includes these products
Note: All upgrades purchased during AUGUST will receive 90 days FREE ONLINE ACCESS to the 'What's New in Chief X1' series of training videos... nearly 7 hrs of training on the new and enhanced features in Chief X1...
The links will be emailed to you once your order has been processed and the software is shipped.
These online videos cannot be saved or copied to your computer or on to a DVD... so if you want continuing access after the expiration of the 90 day FREE period you will need to purchase a regular copy of the 'What's New in Chief X1' Training Videos DVD.
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CHIEF ARCHITECT V10, v9.x, v8, v7 AND PRIOR VERSIONS UPGRADES TO CHIEF ARCHITECT X1... |
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CHIEF ARCHITECT V10, v9.x, v8, 'BASE' VERSION UPGRADES TO CHIEF ARCHITECT X1 'LITE' |
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NEW!! - SKETCHUP PRO 6 UPGRADES - YES, TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE!! |
| UPGRADE SKETCHUP FOR WINDOWS |
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| Upgrade any SketchUp Pro for Windows version to the new SketchUp Pro v6 for FREE!! - Download only (no CD) |
AU $0.00 inc GST
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| UPGRADE SKETCHUP FOR MAC OS X |
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| Upgrade any SketchUp Pro for Mac OS X version to the new SketchUp Pro v6 for FREE!! - Download only (no CD) |
AU $0.00 inc GST
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| DON'T ORDER YOUR UPGRADE ONLINE, JUST CALL OUR OFFICE ON 1300 134 870 AND WE'LL PROCESS YOUR ORDER MANUALLY... |
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Shipping & Handling to anywhere in Australia
All products shipped via Express Post (max 3 business
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Chief Architect v10 Upgrade Info
Are you considering upgrading from
an earlier version of Chief Architect?
You will find a very significant amount of new
functionality and features in Chief Architect v10.
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Read a detailed listing of all of the new and upgrade features available in Chief Architect X1... |
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Have a look at a detailed comparison between the capabilities of the Chief Architect X1 and X1 'Lite' versions in this comparison matrix |
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What are the minimum system requirements necessary to run Chief Architect X1? Find out here... |
Download our 12 page full colour brochure here |
This is a 9 page PDF document that details all of the new and enhanced features that you'll find in Chief Architect X1. |
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This TRIAL VERSION DOWNLOAD of Chief Architect X1 will allow you to experience the functionality of Chief Architect as you begin to design a set of plans.
If this file is too large for you to download successfully then please go to our 'Contact' page and request a FREE copy of our Chief Architect 'Trial Version & Evaluation Kit' DVD be mailed to you... and don't forget to include your physical mailing address. |
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PDF SAMPLE PLANS... |
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This twenty two page set of INTERIOR DESIGN drawings and rendered images for kitchen, main living, a study and laundry areas in a custom home was created entirely within Chief Architect and has been made available in PDF format courtesy of E C Interior Design in Perth. |
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This eleven page set of INTERIOR DESIGN drawings and rendered images for ensuite bathroom, main bedroom and walk-in wardrobe system in a custom home was created entirely within Chief Architect and has been made available in PDF format courtesy of E C Interior Design in Perth. |
This three page set of conceptual drawings for a proposed triplex development is formated for an A2 size sheet. They show virtually all details required by Shire for the granting of planning approval. They were created entirely within Chief Architect and have been made available in PDF format courtesy of Peter Condos of 3D Building Concepts in Melbourne, Victoria. |
This five page set of construction drawings was formated for an A1 size sheet. They show virtually all details required by Shire for the granting of a construction approval. They were prepared entirely in Chief Architect and have been made available in PDF format courtesy of Peter Condos of 3D Building Concepts in Melbourne, Victoria. |
The Engineering Dept of the Royal Perth Hospital used Chief Architect to quickly prepare this feasability concept plan for the addition of a new helipad to the hospital. Chief Architect is also used to prepare vitually all interior design planning within the hospital. |
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This fully interactive trial version of SketchUp Pro 6 for Microsoft Windows will allow you to experience the ful functionality of SketchUp as you begin to model. All of SketchUp's capabilities are ready for you to evaluate first-hand.
If you purchase SketchUp through our on-line store, the trial software can be 'unlocked' to become a live, licenced system using the appropriate authorisation codes which will be provided to you by email
Note! This software will not run on Windows 95, 98, or ME |
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This fully interative trial version of SketchUp Pro 6 for Mac OS X (v10.4 - Tiger - or higher is required) will allow you to experience the full functionality of SketchUp as you begin to model. All of SketchUp's capabilities are ready for you to evaluate first-hand.
If you purchase SketchUp through our on-line store, the trial software can be 'unlocked' to become a live, licenced system using the appropriate authorisation codes which will be provided to you by email. |
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