I understand that if you are still using stuff from X1 that may be a problem and I just redid things in X6. I certainly DO NOT want to have to set up a new custom layout file every year. Use the installed templates as the basis for creating new custom templates' Use the installed templates as the basis for creating new plan and layout files in Chief Architect X. 'For best results, it is recommended that your either: In Chief's migration guides, they always seem to discourage migrating your custom plan and layout templates. I have modified and created my own custom plans for my kitchen & bath projects-traditional, transitional,& contemporary, selecting door styles, crown etc.