When Chief Architect opens, the Startup Options dialog displays, allowing you to choose how you want to begin working in the program or access useful resources.
The Startup Options dialog can be opened at any time by selecting File> Startup Options....
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Click the New to Chief? link to launch an animated tour of the program.
Select a File command.
to open a new, blank plan. See "Creating a New Plan".
to work on an existing plan. See "Opening a Plan or Layout File".
to open a new, blank plan based on a template that you select. See "Template Files". 
to launch a new plan in the House Wizard. See "House Wizard".
to search a plan database using criteria you select. See "Find Plan Wizard".
Recent Files lists the names of the most recently opened files. Click a name to open the file. You set the number of files that display in this list in the Preferences dialog. See "General Panel".
The Help options provide access to a variety of information resources. These include a list of the new features of version X1, tutorials, and the online help. You can also access the electronic versions of the Reference Manual and User's Guide.
Click either of the links to launch your default Internet browser and visit the Chief Architect or ChiefTalk Web sites.
Remove the check from Show Options on Startup if you do not want this dialog to display when you launch Chief Architect. Instead, a new blank plan opens.
To have the Startup Options dialog display at startup again, select File> Startup Options and place a check mark at Show Options on Startup.
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