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.
Learn how to restore your Chief Architect program, and all of your User Content by following the instructions in this resource.
In the event of an improper shutdown or crash, you may be able to recover some of your work by restoring an Archive of the file.
Chief Architect provides a number of free sample plans available for Home Designer.
Opening legacy files require a Chief Architect X8, Home Designer 2017, or an earlier version program that supports the .plan and .layout file extensions.
If you always save your plan files in a specific folder location, you can set your preferences to always open to that folder when you save a file.
If you have lost the Chief Architect file you were working on, use the Search function on your computer to locate it. If you're unable to locate your file(s), you may be able to reference an Archive.
In order to use your computer effectively, it is vital to know how to save your work properly, where it is saved on your computer, and how to find it again.
It is not possible to use .shx fonts in Chief Architect, these fonts are used exclusively by AutoCAD. Chief Architect can make use of .TTF fonts, and .FON fonts.
In this article, we will discuss the most common reasons for encountering slowness in Home Designer plans.
Every time a drawing is saved, Archive files that keep a historical archive of your plan are automatically created or updated. Files can be archived by hour, day, or most recent save. They are renamed according to which archiving option is selected in the Preferences dialog. Archive files are meant to be for emergency use only. If you must access an archive file, open it as you would any other file. then as soon as the file is open, use Save As to save this file with a new name to another valid location.
Use the Backup Entire Plan/Layout tool found in the File menu to send a project, in its entirety, to a colleague, another Chief Architect user, or Chief Architect Technical Support.
Your Home Designer software's Product Key is a unique identifier for your software license. You can locate yours in your Digital Locker, on a physical paper insert, or a third party online account.
Your operating system controls what programs open a particular file type. Follow the instructions for your version of Windows or Mac to change the file association for plan, layout, and library files to the version of Chief Architect or Home Designer that you want to open them when you double-click on them.
Follow these steps to create a new Data folder to circumvent unexpected behavior caused by having the Documents folder stored on iCloud Drive.
Follow these steps to move your Data folder to circumvent unexpected behavior caused by having the Documents folder stored on OneDrive.
Cloud and network services are great for easily sharing files between colleagues. But before opening and working on a plan or layout, make sure to copy or download the file to your local hard drive.