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Description
Chief Architect software transforms home design projects into reality. With its automated tools for home, interior, and kitchen & bath design, it simplifies the process of creating construction drawings, elevations, CAD details, and 3D models. Experience the advantages firsthand by downloading a trial, and discover why Chief Architect is regarded as the premier residential design software for architects, builders, and remodeling experts. This software is favored by professionals such as architects, home builders, remodelers, and interior designers alike. With its intelligent building technology, users can effortlessly produce construction drawings, floor plans, elevations, 3D renderings, and immersive 360-degree panoramic views. Specifically designed for residential projects, Chief Architect's software offers specialized building tools that can automatically generate essential elements like roofs, foundations, framing, and dimensions. As users create walls, windows, and doors, the program concurrently generates a detailed 3D model, streamlining the entire design process and enhancing efficiency. Ultimately, Chief Architect provides an innovative solution that caters to the needs of modern residential design.
Description
The development of formwork, positioning, and shop drawings encompasses all essential features necessary for structural design, including associative dimensioning, level indicators, hatching, and various symbols. It includes layouts for steel bars and mesh suitable for any reinforcement scenario, ensuring seamless integration with AutoCAD, along with customizable settings to meet office standards through styles. It allows for the direct generation of schedules, supports user-defined shapes, and facilitates the export of existing reinforcements for calculations based on the second-order theory. The system also offers a polygonal mesh layout and macros designed for creating parametric members, with the Macros Module requiring detailing capabilities. Additionally, it provides comprehensive check, production, and layout plans specifically for BAMTEC customized reinforcement carpets. This functionality enables the fully automated generation of reinforcement carpets, includes all necessary drawings consolidated into a single file, allows for the subsequent arrangement of areas, and features extensive editing options for various area specifications, whether by value or by the diameter and number of bars. Moreover, users can easily modify the designs to accommodate specific project needs, ensuring maximum flexibility in their structural planning.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
SOFiSTiK
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$90 per user per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Chief Architect
Founded
1992
Country
United States
Website
www.chiefarchitect.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
SOFiSTiK
Country
Germany
Website
www.sofistik.com/products/bim-cad/soficad/
Product Features
3D Architecture
2D Drawing
No
Animation
No
BIM Modeling
No
Component Library
No
Data Import / Export
No
Landscape Design
No
Virtual Tour
No
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
No
3D Modeling
No
Architectural Symbol Library
No
Automatic Formatting
No
BIM Modeling
No
Comparison View
No
Design Templates
No
Drafting
No
Architecture
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
Yes
BIM Modeling
Yes
Bills of material
Yes
Building Information Modeling
Yes
Client Management
No
Contact Management
Yes
Contract Management
No
Document Management
No
Drafting
Yes
Manufacturing Design Data
No
Presentation Tools
Yes
Project Management
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes/Proposals
Yes
Visualization / Presentation
Yes
Product Features
Architectural CAD
2D Drawing
Yes
3D Modeling
No
Architectural Symbol Library
Yes
Automatic Formatting
No
BIM Modeling
Yes
Comparison View
No
Design Templates
Yes
Drafting
Yes