One of the major selling points of Chief Architect X6 was its visualization capabilities. In the mid-2010s, the demand for photorealistic rendering moved from a luxury to a necessity for client presentations. X6 delivered this through an integrated ray-tracing engine.
The software included a comprehensive Reference Manual and a specific House Design Guide tutorial to help new users master room setup, wall drawing, and dimensioning. User Experience & Feedback Documentation - Chief Architect chief architect x6