LAS VEGAS, NV (International Builders’ Show), Jan 21, 2015 – Chief Architect Software announced the new version of its architectural design and drafting software at the International Builders’ Show. This new release, Chief Architect X7, supports both the Windows and Mac platforms and offers enhanced tools and advances to existing features to improve design experience and productivity. Select customers are using X7 and it is scheduled to release to all customers in Q1 2015. Chief Architect software targets the professional design market – architects, builders, remodelers and interior designers. The Chief Architect family includes the following products:
- Chief Architect Premier – the best‐selling product for full residential and light commercial design with the most comprehensive features.
- Chief Architect Interiors – created for kitchen & bath and interior design professionals with specific features for these markets.
New features in the X7 release include, an Object Painter/Eyedropper to quickly match properties from one object and apply them to another object. Smart Cabinets can now have multiple faced fronts making it easy to create vanity style cabinets. A new Stepped Cutting Plane Cross‐Section tool to slice through models to create very specific views. A detailed feature list is on the website at chiefarchitect.com/whats‐new/ along with a summary video of the new features.
“With each release of Chief Architect, user productivity tools are a key focus.” says Greg Wells, president and CEO. “Chief Architect X7 is integrated with our mobile Room Planner app to capture as‐built measurements. Our Room Planner app runs on Apple iOS and soon will be release for Android later this year. Chief Architect continues to provide software tools to improve productivity beginning with the as‐built drawings through the completed construction drawings.” says Wells.
Chief Architect runs on both the Mac and Windows platforms with a single software license. Chief Architect Premier sells for $2,695 and the Interiors version sells for $1,995. The software includes one‐year of support, upgrades, training videos, and catalog content downloads. You can purchase or download a free trial version at chiefarchitect.com.
About Chief Architect Software
Chief Architect Software is a leading developer of 3D Architectural home design software for builders, designers, architects, and DIY home enthusiasts. Chief Architect uses smart building technology to create 3D renderings, construction documents and materials lists – a much faster design approach than traditional software. For the consumer DIY market, it publishes the Home Designer product line – HomeDesignerSoftware.com. For the professional architectural and building market, it publishes the Chief Architect product line – chiefarchitect.com.
