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    Chief vs ArchiCAD

    What are some good sales points with Chief vs ArchiCad?

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    This comparison is based on the time I switched - 4+ years ago. I found I was able to use more Chief features "Out of the box" than with Archicad. I never got to the point with Archicad where I was able to keep the elevations and sections live through he whole process. We always seemed to revert to CAD elevations and sections. Partially because it was cumbersome to control the lineweights and hatches. There were more settings to fiddle with in Archicad such as window trim (that appeared in plan or not depending on your selection), settings for how plans looked at different scales (ie less detail for 1/8" scale than 1/2" scale.) I found in general that the automated parts of Chief performed as I expected them to. Roof's are simple in Chief. Probably more, but my fingers are tired of typing.
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    Why is this question here in this forum?
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    Good call Richard. I wondered the same thing.
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    Michael and Richard,

    Though I wondered as you do about the offered question, it is still a valid one. If I wanted a studied opinion from someone who has and uses or used both ArchiCAD and Chief, this is where I would ask as well as the ArchiCAD forum.
    Having an interest or curiosity is not a crime.

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    I think the question was about the location of it in Curriculum Ideas, not the question itself.

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    Bryce,

    I would assume that L. Lucas is a teacher, a student or it was miss-located by the OP, in any case it seems an OK question to ask of Chief Users and as a fishing-expedition for possible users of both apps, like Kevin.

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    Yes, my point was I don't think either Richard or Michael was questioning the validity of talking about another software here on Chieftalk, only that Curriculum Ideas was an odd place for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by llucas View Post
    What are some good sales points with Chief vs ArchiCad?
    First of all one program is designed and aimed at Housing alla CA and AC is aimed at Commercial Buildings or Houses that have a very commercial influence.

    So its not a fair comparison IMO.
    Last edited by Justice; 11-16-2011 at 08:59 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moak View Post
    This comparison is based on the time I switched - 4+ years ago. I found I was able to use more Chief features "Out of the box" than with Archicad. I never got to the point with Archicad where I was able to keep the elevations and sections live through he whole process. We always seemed to revert to CAD elevations and sections. Partially because it was cumbersome to control the lineweights and hatches. There were more settings to fiddle with in Archicad such as window trim (that appeared in plan or not depending on your selection), settings for how plans looked at different scales (ie less detail for 1/8" scale than 1/2" scale.) I found in general that the automated parts of Chief performed as I expected them to. Roof's are simple in Chief. Probably more, but my fingers are tired of typing.
    Kevin Setting Defaults in AC is a bigger pain than in CA but you can do more with AC.

    Setting Pen weights that correspond with elements is a nightmare in AC as windows and doors have different pens for different windows and door parts.

    CA is simpler since all windows and door parts are not divided up.

    AC is harder to learn than CA but I like both for different reasons.

    CA X4 with its new mono slabs options is great time saver for me when it comes to drawing cross sections for slab houses, well done CA.

    For me AC15 is way out of my domain with its shell tool and it has now become way too complicated and long winded especialy when it comes to freer form modeling.

    So if you are doing houses that dont have fancy free form components, stick to Chief or you will get confused IMO
    Last edited by Justice; 11-17-2011 at 08:15 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sutcac View Post
    Yes, my point was I don't think either Richard or Michael was questioning the validity of talking about another software here on Chieftalk, only that Curriculum Ideas was an odd place for it.
    Yep, that's correct. Just an odd place on the forum to post it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RMorrison View Post
    Why is this question here in this forum?
    I think it's reasonable...

 

 

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