
The previous tutorials explore aspects of creating a 3D model in a plan file. For complete information about layouts, see “Layout” on page 1235 of the Reference Manual.

Plan files (.plan) are used to design a 3D model of a structure, while layout files (.layout) are used to arrange views of that model on a sheet along with text, callouts and other annotation to produce professional quality construction documents. Getting Started Chief Architect uses two file types: plans and layouts. Sending Elevation Views to Layout Sending Details to Layout Sending Perspective Views to Layout Printing to PDF In this tutorial you will learn about: Ĭreating a Layout Template Setting up Layout Page Templates Creating a Border and Title Block Sending Floor Plan Views to Layout

This tutorial will explain how create a layout template, send views to a layout page, then save the document in PDF format.
