Import & Export

There are a number of file types that can be imported into or exported from a Chief Architect plan file; 2D CAD files, images, PDF files, and 3D symbols can all be imported into a plan file. Similarly, 2D CAD versions, high res images, and 3D models of your plan can all be exported.

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Title / Description


98

4:31 Migrating to the Newest Version of Chief Architect

Migrating to the Newest Version of Chief Architect

Consider migrating some of your settings forward into the latest version of Chief Architect.

Video No. 98


5305

17:59 Importing Symbols

Importing Symbols

After importing a symbol it is sometimes necessary to adjust stretch planes, offsets, bounding box, rotation or other settings to have it insert into the plan correctly.

Video No. 5305


361

6:01 Tracing Over an Imported Picture File

Tracing Over an Imported Picture File

Import a photograph of blueprints in to Chief Architect in order to trace over them to create a plan.

Video No. 361


5227

13:38 Exporting ResCheck Data

Exporting ResCheck Data

Learn where to find the Energy data in Chief Architect and how to export that data to ResCheck.

Video No. 5227


5316

2:56 High Definition Image Export with Transparency

High Definition Image Export with Transparency

Specify pixels per inch and final image sizes, even sizes larger than your screen resolution for exported pictures.

Video No. 5316


10146

6:24 Preparing a plan for the 3D Viewer

Preparing a plan for the 3D Viewer

This video covers how to minimize the surface count and texture size of your plan in preparation for an export from Chief Architect desktop software and import into the mobile 3D viewer.

Video No. 10146


3209

6:39 Exporting Chief Architect Models with Notes to 3D Viewer

Exporting Chief Architect Models with Notes to 3D Viewer

Create notes in Chief Architect that you can then export to a 3D Viewer model.

Video No. 3209


10147

9:16 Sharing 3D Viewer Files and Viewing in a Web Browser

Sharing 3D Viewer Files and Viewing in a Web Browser

This video shows the process of exporting a plan from Chief Architect Premier into the Chief Architect 3D Viewer Cloud, managing your plans in the cloud, and sharing those plans with your clients.

Video No. 10147


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