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1. #Softplan vs chief architect mac os#
2. #Softplan vs chief architect driver#
3. #Softplan vs chief architect software#

Softplan has videos but are very sales oriented, the minimum basics, nothing specific, no plan sets, etc. Oh I almost forgot there are a lot more videos for CA than SPĮxtensive knowledge base for CA for just about any topic. All great tools to have and don't forget, we never stop learning!

#Softplan vs chief architect driver#

They’re as good as the driver behind them, we have been using both since oh 2012 and there’s always that (oh I can do that better and faster in.CA or SP)īy the way we use in order of priority ArchiCAD, Chief, Softplan, AutoCAD LT. The typical answer is the one they have had more experience with, that is why a lot of the previous posts here lean to one more than the other. Which is best? That is like asking a carpenter what is the best wormdrive/circular saw out there!! (This could be expanded into a topic on its own) So, the big down is when we get sidetracked and want to tackle large projects with either platform, they don’t do well handling large files. I am sure both sites have "Features" lists that one could compare as well…

#Softplan vs chief architect mac os#

SP has softalk, softlist, CA has schedules and KeynotesĬA has the Ruby Console where one can add lots of macros to text.ĬA can run on Mac OS and Windows, files are interchangeable

Layers, Layer sets, Annotation sets in CA, one can create as many as needed SP is definitely slower in terms of how quick can things get done. The 2020 version added a lot of features already familiar in previous versions of CA dwg ahead of time, but, openings not accurate (uses defaults) Terrains probably just as bad in both (I could spend more time on that)ĬA draws in groups, or based by room, once you enclose 4 walls you have a room, walls, ceilings and roofs are grouped in settingsĬad to walls in CA if you can set the layers in the.

SP can be network install, CA can not (but, libraries can be saved to the cloud in CA and SP)ĬA has a larger library base if you are into interiors Posting as guest, haven’t been here in a long time.īoth SP and CA are powerful enough to use as production tools for residential projects.īoth have an equal learning curve and quirksīoth have great things I wished the other one had!!īoth suck at linework but, both do the job, That’s why we still run LT I tried posting this in the Sofplan forum where they were asking our feedback about Chief and Softplan, but, the moderators have not approved my post!! I'm planning on staying with Chief Architect.

#Softplan vs chief architect software#

software capabilities?īut: I don't make my living (at least at the moment) with CA, so I've really have no desire to change and learn (ever so simple a learning curve as it might be) a new software (and of course ) keeping in mind the cost differences. This statement of course could have to do more with user proficiency vs. SoftPlan is getting much better in the 3D rendering game but I am able to produce much better looking working set of drawings. Another said " The main difference to me is that while CA produces awesome 3D renderings the plan portion of the software is lacking. One of the SP users stated what sold him was "the material list" of course he does mostly take off and estimating for a retailer. So, did the powers that be give you (others) a clue as to why they're ditching CA and opting for Sofplan? As with any similar (to Chief) software, (based on looking at previous demos and reading their user comments on SP forums) some user interface have the appearance of possibly being more user friendly (they offer that the SP 2020 has a shorter - simpler) learning curve? I looked for ( their SP vs other software) comparisons.