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Builders • Designers • Remodelers • Drafters • Architects...
Discover the Chief Architect Advantage -
The Complete Solution!
Perfect for All Phases of Your Project
Whether you create initial concepts and take them all the
way through to a completed structure, or specialize in
key aspects of the building process, Chief Architect has
the tools to make your life easier, improve the quality of
your work, and accelerate your production time.
Easy-to-Use Design & Drafting Tools
Drawing plans using Chief Architect 9.5 couldn’t be
easier! Using Chief Architect’s powerful design features,
you can create your building from scratch, or simply
import an existing plan and modify it. Once you lay out
the basic shell of your design, you can use the powerful
automated features such as Automatic Dimensioning,
Automatic Framing, and Automatic Roof Generation to
create and arrange everything exactly how you want it.
Design and Model in 2D or 3D
With the click of a button, you can automatically turn
your 2D plan into a 3D model. Then you can view your
3D model from almost any conceivable angle, including
interiors, exteriors, and virtual walk-throughs. You
can even take the roof off or view your house in the
semi-transparent Glass House TM View! Use your models
Chief Architect produces fast, accurate models to visualize
and communicate your ideas.
to preview your finished product, experiment with
unlimited design concepts, uncover potential problem
areas - and solve them. Sit down with your clients and
communicate your ideas - you can even make changes
on-the-fly!
Detailed, Professional Plan Sets
Set up your plan sheets in Chief Architect 9.5 with
detailed cross-sections, accurate elevations, scaled floor
plans, and descriptive text and callouts. Output your plan
sheets to a plotter, scale them down to print on your
office inkjet, or email them to a service bureau! You can
even save your plans in DXF or DWG formats.
Cover house designed using
Chief Architect software by
Classic Designs of Clarkston, MI.
Changes... in the Blink of an Eye
“I have used Chief to design
custom homes for years. It has
been a great selling tool. Customers
love to view their custom
home before it is built, knowing
how their furnishings will fit
their needs. You get the real feel of your new home
before it is built - and I can make design changes
in the blink of an eye.”
Annette Sokoll, Senior Designer
Classic Designs

Power
Powerful and
So Easy-to-Use!
Chief Architect 9.5 has the design and drafting
tools you need - right at your fingertips!
Get Up and Running in a Hurry
Even though Chief Architect is an amazingly robust and
powerful program, it is perhaps the easiest to use design
and drafting software on the market today. From its
intuitive, friendly interface, to its “smart” drag-and-drop
objects, Chief Architect is designed to get you up and
running in a hurry!
Drawing with ‘Smart’ Objects
If you still draw your plans by hand, or use a cumbersome
CAD program, you are going to love the speed
One Click - Your Cabinet is In!
and ease of working with Chief Architect. One click and
you’ve placed an entire window into your plan, complete
to the finest details, including shape, frame - even lites!
You can customize just about every aspect of any object
you add to your plan in Chief Architect, and even save
your changes for future use.
Make Changes “On-the-Fly”
Want to see the impact of adding more space to the
master bedroom? With a click and drag of the mouse,
you can move a wall to where you want it - and
windows or doors in that wall will automatically
move too! The floor plan, dimensions,
layouts, and models will all automatically
update to reflect the change!
The Bottom-Line
Not only can Chief Architect speed up your
design process, it will increase your productivity
and improve your bottom line. With the
improved efficiency of Chief Architect, you
can add new projects to your schedule, or complete
your current projects faster! Avoid costly
project delays using the 3D modeling tools and
professional plan sets you create with Chief
Architect.
“One-Click” Ease of Use
Place objects like cabinets, windows and doors with the
simple click of a button. And once placed, objects are
still fully customizable.
Automatic 3D Models
As you draw walls and place objects, Chief Architect is
working behind the scenes to create a detailed, accurate 3D
model of your work. To view the model, just click this button
and it appears automatically!
Edit One and Both Update
You can have 2D and 3D views open side-by-side. Your
changes will appear in both views, allowing you to see the
plan and the fi nished design at the same time!
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words!
Clarify your client-communication and save time
by using Chief’s detailed, realistic images to clearly
illustrate your ideas.

Models
Detailed 3D Models
Create 3D Models with the click of a Button!
Creating 3D Models is Easy
As you draw walls and place objects in your plan,
Chief Architect is working behind the scenes to
create an accurate 3D model of your work. At any
time, with the click of a button you can produce
accurate 3D models of your work. Of course, you
can also create 2D images like elevations and
cross sections. Once you have a 3D or 2D image
that you like, you can print it, include it on a plan
sheet or sales flyer, or even email it to a client.
The Level of Detail is Up To You
Design your exteriors and interiors with as much,
or as little detail as you like. Chief Architect’s
customizable library of photographic quality textures,
images, and symbols includes many manufacturer-specific
items. Empower your clients to
make informed choices by letting them see how
different design schemes can change the feel of
their home, or let them see how their choice of
Formica ® , Avonite ® , or Dal-Tile ® will look in their
new kitchen!
More Than Just a Pretty Picture
Accurate, detailed 3D models and presentation
drawings will help you sell your ideas to clients,
and with Chief Architect, you can take it a step
further. Space planning, on the job changes, and
accurate previewing of troublesome areas are just
some of the uses for Chief Architect’s powerful
modeling capabilities.
Select from Manufacturer’s Libraries
Choose from a detailed library of manufacturer-specifi c
symbols and textures, such as Jeld-Wen ® doors, Pozzi ®
Windows, Superior ® fi replaces, Cultured Stone ® , and much
more. When you view your plan as a 3D model, symbols will
appear as realistic 3D objects!
Add Your Own Materials
If you don’t find the specifi c materials that you want, or if
your clients have requested a custom material, you can
simply import the new material and use it in your design!
Show them the Big Picture
Let your clients see exactly what you’re talking about as you
share your ideas. Get client “buy-in” faster and turn more
prospects into satisfi ed customers with Chief Architect’s
powerful rendering software.

Chief Architect lets me quickly generate the sophisticated renderings I need to
“wow” my clients and sell projects, often with the clients sitting next to me. They
love being active in the design process, and we get immediate feedback on design
details which dramatically speeds up the process.
Tom Pollok, Designer
Pittsburgh, PA
Will Your Tractor Fit?
Use Chief Architect to ensure that all of your client’s
space planning needs are fully addressed - whatever
they may be.
Remodel Your Kitchen - in Minutes!
Change the entire interior of a room, or house in minutes.
Try out different design schemes, move walls, add
new furniture - all with just a few clicks of your mouse.
Arrange Your Furniture
Place, move, and resize furniture to determine room size
and traffi c fl ow. Try hundreds of different arrangements -
and save the ones you like for use in future plans!
Planning Future Expansion?
It’s easy to plan for future remodeling add-ons with Chief
Architect software. Make sure everything will tie-in smoothly
and that there are no hidden “surprises” waiting for you.
Formica ® or Granite?
You don’t have to wait until your counter tops are installed to
fi nd out if you chose the right material or not. You can experiment
with a whole range of manufacturer-specifi c surfaces.
Save an Island
If you want to reuse a grouping of cabinets
that you’ve created, just select them and save them
as a block in the Library - now they are ready to drop into
your next plan!
Landscaping & Terrain
Chief Architect’s library of plant and garden images is fully
customizable, allowing quick, and accurate placement of
landscaping elements in any plan. The 3D terrain modeling
tools allow you to create sloped surfaces, hills, and valleys
- enabling virtual “on-site” placement of models!
Change a Door - in Seconds!
Quickly resize doors (and doorways), move them, change
the way they look, or even choose a completely different door
from the library of manufacturer and custom doors.
Make Sure Your Subs Know What to Do
Use Chief Architect to communicate with sub-contractors.
For example, use Chief Architect’s powerful automatic framing
tools to quickly generate 2D and 3D images that detail
exactly how you want framing members constructed.

Plans
Complete Plan Sets
Create detailed, professional plan sets with ease.
Maximize the Value of Your Efforts
Use Chief Architect’s many automatic features to
quickly get your plans into the basic shape you’re
after. Then, take advantage of Chief Architect’s
manual editing tools to quickly add the level of detail
that you want. Anything that you create can be saved
and reused on a later project. Making the most of your
time and effort is what Chief Architect is all about!
Creating Plan Sets is Easy
As soon as you’re happy with the floorplan you’ve
created in Chief Architect, you can place it on a
Layout Sheet in preparation for printing. Add CAD
details, text, and even images to your Layout Sheet,
until you have the exact level of detail required. Don’t
worry about last minute edits because changes you
make to your plans will automatically appear on your
layout sheets!
Powerful CAD Features
Imperial/Metric Automatic Dimension
and Area Calculations
One click is all it takes and Chief Architect automatically
dimensions your plans and calculates square footage.
Of course, you can also add additional dimension lines
between any points on your plan, and at any angle.
Most of your CAD work is done for you automatically
by Chief Architect, either behind the
scenes, or when you choose from the extensive
library of CAD details. When you want to add
some fine detail, Chief Architect will help you
there too - with its complete collection of CAD
tools. And if you create a detail that you want
to reuse, just save it to the Library.
Print to a Plotter or Your Inkjet
Print directly to a plotter, email your fi les to a service
bureau and let them print your plans, or scale them down
and print them on your offi ce inkjet - it’s up to you.
CAD-to-Walls
Import 2D CAD lines from other drawing programs. Chief
Architect will automatically convert them into Chief Architect
3D walls, doors, windows, and railings! Now you can take
your existing 2D plans and quickly turn them into stunning
3D models!

I cannot say enough about how well designed and thought-out this entire
program is, from the simplicity and speed of creating plans, to the wellwritten
manual. Chief Architect ensures that we can fi gure out how to
accomplish nearly anything we set our minds to.
Scott Robinson
S.A. Robinson Design
Schedules in Seconds
Chief Architect produces fast, accurate schedules for your
plans. You can even include this information on your layout
sheets.
Add Your Own Graphics
Add all the text and graphics you want to your layout sheets.
You can add views from your 2D and 3D models, or even
import graphics created in other programs.
Create Your Own Custom Symbols
Build your own Chief Architect symbols using manufacturer’s
CAD drawings, or create your own custom symbols with
Chief Architect’s Symbol Wizard TM . You can also add your
own custom symbols to the Library for easy reference.
Automatic CAD Details
Automatically create CAD details from the information you
specifi ed in your plan, or choose from Chief Architect’s
library of building details. You will even fi nd all the Simpson
Strong Tie ® details ready to add to your plans.
Add Text and Callouts
Add notes, text, and callouts to your layout sheets.
Reuse Your Work
It’s easy to make information, like your company name and
logo, appear on every page of your layout. This saves you
work and ensures consistency between the pages of your
fi nished plan set.
Last Minute Changes? No Problem!
Once you have your layout fi nalized, don’t worry if you need
to go back and make some changes to your plans. Chief
Architect will update your layout automatically for you. So, if
your client decides to change a door swing at the last minute,
you won’t have to start all over.
Detailed Materials List
Chief Architect will produce a detailed Materials List automatically
from your plan. This is a great tool for cost estimating.
You can even create a Materials List for just one fl oor or
section of your plan - perfect for remodels!
Elevations and Cross Sections
Create detailed, accurate elevations and cross-sections
from your plans and include them on your layout sheets.
ICC IRC Checklist
Chief Architect 9.5 includes the ICC (International Code
Council) Residential Codes Checklist. This checklist provides
a comprehensive list of standard building codes.
These codes can be used to greatly facilitate your planning,
design, and plan approval process. Check the code requirements
and make sure you are on the right track!

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“The 3D capabilities of Chief Architect made my ideas
crystal clear, even from the preliminary drawings. I was
able to show my clients in advance exactly what they
were getting, so there were hardly any revisions - and that
saved me time and money!”
Roxanne J. Gunther, AIA
Gunther Architex
Chief Architect 9.5
Customized to Your Needs
The Chief Architect family of products
was designed and developed to meet
the unique needs of professionals in the
Design and Building industries. Call
today to discover which Chief Architect
product is right for you!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are confident that you will be more
than satisfied with your investment in
Chief Architect. That’s why we offer a
full, 90-day money back guarantee on all
new purchases!
Training Tools
Every purchase of Chief Architect 9.5
includes a free Tutorial CD with dozens
of training videos. In addition, we offer
a wide range of training tools including:
our comprehensive 6 CD Video Training
series, Training Seminars (both at our
headquarters and on the road), online
user-chat forums, extensive documentation,
and online help.
Technical Support
Live technical support via phone is available
during regular business hours. Additionally,
we offer free email, fax, and web
support to all Chief Architect 9.5 users.
Additional Products
Chief Architect 9.5 comes with everything
you need to begin producing professional
Plan Sets and photo-realistic 3D models.
You can further boost the power of Chief
Architect 9.5 with additional add-on products
such as:
• Chief Architect Client Viewer TM
• Chief Architect 6 CD Video Training series TM
• Chief Architect Training Seminars
• Chief Architect Premium Content CD Set TM
System Requirements
• PC with Windows 98, or newer
• 400 MHz processor, or greater
• 64 MB of RAM, or greater
• At least 400 MB of hard disk space
• CD-ROM Drive
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Chief Architect today!”
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Key Features
• Photo-Realistic 3D Rendering
• Automatic Plan to 3D View
• Glass House View
• 3D Plan Overviews
• Full 3D Editing
• Material and Texture Painter
• Space Planning Tools
• Virtual Walk-Throughs
• Library of over 8,500 Objects
• Cabinet Hardware Library
• Landscaping Content
• CAD Detail Libraries
• Custom Library Folders
• Library Search Tool
• Extensive Manufacturer Libraries
• Import and Export DXF/DWG
• “CAD-to-Walls” Feature
• One-Click Cross Sections & Elevations
• Automatic Detailing
• Layout, Printing, & Plotting
• Detailed Plan Sets & Working Drawings
• Multiple Layer Sets
• Custom Wall Types
• Ten-Floor Capability
• Automatic & Manual Roofing & Framing
• Automatic & Manual Dimensioning
• Point-To-Point Dimensioning
• Terrain Modeling & Landscaping Tools
• Interior Moldings and Details
• Custom Cabinets and Hardware
• Build House Wizard
• 3D Model Maker
• ICC - Residential Code Checklist
• Plot and Perimeter Plans
• Elevation Points and Modeling
• Automatic Materials List
• Complete Materials Schedules
• And much, much more!