Chief Architect
- Developer Chief Architect
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows
- Supported formats 3
- Rating
Chief Architect covers 3 file extensions, making it easy to open, edit, and convert files to different formats. The table provides information about the program’s features and the file extensions it supports.
Chief Architect can be used for daily work with various file extensions. Open and view files in DXF, DWG, PDF and additional formats effortlessly.
Chief Architect allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.
Visit the official Chief Architect developer website to get the latest version of Chief Architect.
File extensions supported by Chief Architect
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Why does Chief Architect quit or crash unexpectedly?
The absence of software updates can cause Chief Architect to crash. It is recommended to install the latest available updates for developer products.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What are the steps to set Chief Architect as the default program to open files?
Changing Default Programs in Windows
- Right-click your file, then navigate to the "Open With" option and click "Choose Another Application" to continue;
- In the pop-up window, select the Chief Architect application;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Change default apps on Mac
- Right click or Control + left click on the desired file;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
- In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Chief Architect and check the box next to "Always open in the application."
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