: Right-click the object in your plan and select Add to Library to save it for future use. Method 2: Create an Architectural Block
: Populating your model with furniture, lighting, and accessories is made incredibly easy. The library includes dedicated folders for kitchens, baths, furniture, and decorative items. Many objects are "smart," meaning they intelligently interact with other objects (e.g., a sink placed in a countertop will automatically cut the correct hole).
: These contain brand-name items—such as products from Kohler or Sherwin-Williams—built to specific manufacturer specifications.
How's this draft? I'd be happy to make any adjustments or add more content if needed!
If you have heavily modified a default object—such as resizing a standard door, changing its material to a custom custom wood stain, and adding specific hardware—you can save it for future use. Simply select the customized item in your plan, and drag-and-drop it directly into the User Catalog folder. You can then rename the item and add specific notes for future reference. Creating Custom CAD Blocks
Click the gear icon in the Library Browser to filter searches by specific catalogs, such as searching exclusively within the Manufacturer or User catalogs.
are official libraries produced by major building product manufacturers. These offer precise, accurate 3D models of real-world products (e.g., specific Kohler faucets, Andersen windows, or Sub-Zero refrigerators). Using these catalogs ensures that what you see in your rendering is exactly what a client will get on the job site.
Stores modified objects, custom materials, and imported 3D models. Keeps custom assets safe during software updates. 2. Navigating and Searching the X9 Library Browser
: Chief Architect periodically releases updates to core and manufacturer catalogs. You can check for these by going to Library > Update Library Catalogs or by looking for the circling arrow icon next to a folder in the browser.
Set the sizing and origin points so it sits correctly on the floor.
Instead of typing "chair," try typing "leather armchair modern" or "mission style dining chair." X9 indexes items by style, material, and function. Filter by Library Type
Chief Architect Premier X9 Library
: Right-click the object in your plan and select Add to Library to save it for future use. Method 2: Create an Architectural Block
: Populating your model with furniture, lighting, and accessories is made incredibly easy. The library includes dedicated folders for kitchens, baths, furniture, and decorative items. Many objects are "smart," meaning they intelligently interact with other objects (e.g., a sink placed in a countertop will automatically cut the correct hole).
: These contain brand-name items—such as products from Kohler or Sherwin-Williams—built to specific manufacturer specifications.
How's this draft? I'd be happy to make any adjustments or add more content if needed!
If you have heavily modified a default object—such as resizing a standard door, changing its material to a custom custom wood stain, and adding specific hardware—you can save it for future use. Simply select the customized item in your plan, and drag-and-drop it directly into the User Catalog folder. You can then rename the item and add specific notes for future reference. Creating Custom CAD Blocks
Click the gear icon in the Library Browser to filter searches by specific catalogs, such as searching exclusively within the Manufacturer or User catalogs.
are official libraries produced by major building product manufacturers. These offer precise, accurate 3D models of real-world products (e.g., specific Kohler faucets, Andersen windows, or Sub-Zero refrigerators). Using these catalogs ensures that what you see in your rendering is exactly what a client will get on the job site.
Stores modified objects, custom materials, and imported 3D models. Keeps custom assets safe during software updates. 2. Navigating and Searching the X9 Library Browser
: Chief Architect periodically releases updates to core and manufacturer catalogs. You can check for these by going to Library > Update Library Catalogs or by looking for the circling arrow icon next to a folder in the browser.
Set the sizing and origin points so it sits correctly on the floor.
Instead of typing "chair," try typing "leather armchair modern" or "mission style dining chair." X9 indexes items by style, material, and function. Filter by Library Type