Where Chief Architect Programs Install on a Mac


Reference Number: KB-03060
Last Modified: September 6, 2024

The information in this article applies to:

Chief Architect Premier or Chief Architect InteriorsHome Designer Professional or Home Designer Architectural or Home Designer Suite



QUESTION

I've downloaded and installed a Chief Architect program, but I'm not able to locate it on my Mac. Where can I go to locate it?


ANSWER

If you're not able to locate the Chief Architect program that you have recently installed, access your Mac's Applications folder.


To locate the Chief Architect program

  1. From your Desktop, select the Go menu, then choose the Applications option from the list.

    Alternatively, you can open Finder and click on the Applications option located on the left side of the Finder window.


    Navigating to Applications using the Go menu


  2. In the Applications folder, locate the Chief Architect or Home Designer program that was installed.

    Selecting the Chief Architect application in the Applications location within a Finder window


  3. Double-click on the program name to launch the software.

    You can select and drag the program from the Applications folder onto your Desktop or Dock to create a shortcut icon for ease of access.