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Chapter 2:

File Management

Chief Architect reads and edits two main Chapter Contents
document types: .plan files and .layout files. • Compatibility with Previous Versions
The complete 3D model of a structure, • Organizing Your Files
surrounding terrain and any CAD data • Chief Architect Data
associated with it are stored in the plan file. • Creating a New Plan or Layout
Data used to create working drawings and • Saving, Exporting, and Backing Up Files
the links to various views or details are • Thumbnail Images
stored in the layout file. • Auto Archive

All commands related to opening, saving and • Undo Files
closing plans are located in the File menu. • Opening and Importing Files
You can also open plans from the Startup • Plan Databases
Options dialog. See “Startup Options” on • Searching for Plans
page 30. • Referenced Files
• Backup Entire Plan or Project
Just as with files created in other software • Exiting Chief Architect
applications, you should back up your plan
and layout files externally on a regular basis
to avoid accidental loss of work.

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