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What's New in Chief Architect X17 - Part 2 - Designers Show #153
Welcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts — where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!
In this episode of the Designer Show, we take a deep dive into Chief Architect X17’s game-changing features — including the all-new Project Browser, the interactive Material Builder, and smarter workflows for file sharing and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned CAD designer, architect, or just starting with Chief Architect, this episode is packed with pro-level insights to help you work smarter, not harder.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Chief overhauled the Project Browser and how to use it effectively
How to manage plan files, templates, and team workflows without “Save As”
Tips for file versioning and backup strategies using auto-archive and export
How the new Material Builder supports Adobe Substance files for custom textures
Using the Interactive Material Editor for real-time texture scaling and alignment
Updates to framing tools and model-based annotations
Workflow hacks for collaborating across teams and platforms like Dropbox
How to prepare for Chief Academy and take advantage of early registration
Key Resources Mentioned:
Chief Architect X17 Feature Guide (PDF)
Renee’s YouTube Cloud Management Series (available to members)
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🖥 Dan's Website
💻 RSVP for The Designers Show
😊 Dan's Social Accounts
About the Co-Hosts:
John Schrader
Kevin Transue
Robin Rigby Fisher
Rene Rabbitt
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By Chief Experts Dan Baumann, John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Robin Fisher & Kevin TransueWelcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts — where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!
In this episode of the Designer Show, we take a deep dive into Chief Architect X17’s game-changing features — including the all-new Project Browser, the interactive Material Builder, and smarter workflows for file sharing and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned CAD designer, architect, or just starting with Chief Architect, this episode is packed with pro-level insights to help you work smarter, not harder.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why Chief overhauled the Project Browser and how to use it effectively
How to manage plan files, templates, and team workflows without “Save As”
Tips for file versioning and backup strategies using auto-archive and export
How the new Material Builder supports Adobe Substance files for custom textures
Using the Interactive Material Editor for real-time texture scaling and alignment
Updates to framing tools and model-based annotations
Workflow hacks for collaborating across teams and platforms like Dropbox
How to prepare for Chief Academy and take advantage of early registration
Key Resources Mentioned:
Chief Architect X17 Feature Guide (PDF)
Renee’s YouTube Cloud Management Series (available to members)
*********************************************
🖥 Dan's Website
💻 RSVP for The Designers Show
😊 Dan's Social Accounts
About the Co-Hosts:
John Schrader
Kevin Transue
Robin Rigby Fisher
Rene Rabbitt