3D Viewer by Chief Architect

3D Viewer by Chief Architect

by Chief Architect

490 ratings
74 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 13, 2016
  • October 29, 2025
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Explore 3D architectural models in virtual reality. Navigate through home designs with intuitive controls, experiencing them before construction. Ideal for professionals to share immersive project previews with clients.

Virtual reality navigation
Walk and fly through designs
Exterior, room, and floor plan views
Sojourn 3D navigation tools
Gyro camera for free form viewing
Background camera control
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What's New in 3D Viewer by Chief Architect

25.3.0

October 29, 2025

- Various bug fixes and stability enhancements

User reviews

Cannot View Plan on IPad (not good)

Can we give it a zero? I have Home Designer Pro… Thought I could view plan and perspectives on the IPad. Haven’t be able to get it to work. I’ll give it a one as there isn’t a zero option. Also, I would prefer that when I allow access to my Dropbox, it is only for one folder, not a full scan of my environment. Didn’t like that either.
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Need help keeps crashing

Cant even get the app to open it keeps crashing

Work fine once, then turn out to be useless

Nothing I can do launches the drawing my architect created. Just a dead end do loop of nothingness. Very annoying that it worked fine for months and then suddenly can’t launch my plans.

Please, support ONE DRIVE

Support for ONE DRIVE would be a great upgrade. Many have abandoned DROPBOX in favour of ONE DRIVE OR iCLOUD DRIVE

3D model

Great bonus item for clients to move through once we have done a review of their project on the big screen. It does take some learning to understand how the app works, like turning on the shadows and the surfaces. The main purpose of Chief Architect is producing the final product which is the layout plan set. This is simply an additional way for clients to see their project as it was last rendered. We use it often. I spend a little time with my clients to acclimate to using this ‘bonus’ app. Generally good feedback.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Cannot open zipped files

Bug

Difficult to import models from Dropbox/OneDrive

Bug

VR mode spins around uncontrollably

Bug

Requested Features

8 requests

Support for OneDrive

Feature

AR in full scale

Feature

Ability to make handwritten/design notes on the model

Feature

Markup and add text comments

Feature

Floor plan view that mimics desktop, control layers, see notes

Feature

Saved walkthroughs

Feature

2D plans and 3D model viewing

Feature

Ability to isolate and view single floors

Feature

FAQ

What does the 3D Viewer app do?

This app allows you to visualize and navigate 3D models exported from Chief Architect software in a virtual reality environment. You can explore home projects before they are built, experiencing different views like exterior, room, and floor plans.

How do I view models in 3D Viewer?

To view models, you first need to export them with saved cameras from Chief Architect software to the cloud provided by Chief Architect. Once exported, you can open and explore these models using the 3D Viewer app.

Is 3D Viewer free to use?

Yes, the 3D Viewer app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

Who is this app intended for?

The app is particularly useful for professional builders and designers. It serves as a great tool to share immersive virtual models of their projects with clients, allowing them to experience designs before construction begins.

What navigation features are available?

The app offers Sojourn 3D virtual reality navigation tools, including thumbsticks for movement and rotation, a gyro camera for free-form viewing, background camera control, and a 'walk thru' mode that allows for physical walking. It also features dynamic camera height adjustment in fly mode.