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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 

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Integrations

SOFiSTiK No 

Integrations

SOFiSTiK Yes 

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 

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