The information in this article applies to:
QUESTION
I have a PDF document that I need to import into Chief Architect. How do I do this?
ANSWER
It's possible to import PDF files in Chief Architect X5 and newer versions in plan views, cross section/elevation views, CAD Details, and layout files.
Importing large, or multiple PDF files into a plan or layout file can result in program slowness.
To import a PDF file
-
Open
the file you'd like to import a PDF file into, and navigate to File> Import> PDF
from the menu.

- Select the PDF file that you wish to import and click Open.
- In the Import PDF dialog that displays, select which pages you wish to import, then click OK.

- Once imported, the PDF will be located on the "Picture/PDF Boxes" layer in X15 and newer versions
In X14 and prior versions, imported PDF files, as well as images, can be found on the "CAD, Default" layer.