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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

Enscape™, a virtual reality and real-time rendering plugin for Revit SketchUp, Rhino SketchUp, Rhino Archicad, Vectorworks, and Vectorworks, is available. It plugs directly into your modeling program, giving you integrated visualization and design workflow. It is an intuitive design tool that does not require any prior knowledge. It is possible to design, document, visualize, and visualize all from one model. This is the fastest and easiest way to transform your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Your clients will have a unique experience with your designs. Enscape is used by 85 of the world's top 100 architecture firms.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Archicad No 
Newforma No 
Poliigon No 
Revit No 
Rhino 8 No 
SketchUp No 
Spark Cloud Studio No 
Vectorworks Architect No 

Integrations

Archicad Yes 
Newforma Yes 
Poliigon Yes 
Revit Yes 
Rhino 8 Yes 
SketchUp Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Vectorworks Architect Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39.90 per month
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
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 Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Chief Architect

Founded

1992

Country

United States

Website

www.chiefarchitect.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Enscape

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

enscape3d.com

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

3D Architecture

2D Drawing No 
Animation Yes 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Landscape Design Yes 
Virtual Tour Yes 

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation Yes 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation Yes 

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 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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