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TomBrooklyn
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 Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: What's the Best Software For Draw'g Residential Remodeling? |
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| What's the best software for drawing residential remodeling?
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F700ES
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: Re: What's the Best Software For Draw'g Residential Remodeli |
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| TomBrooklyn wrote: | | What's the best software for drawing residential remodeling? |
Google SketchUp, it's free and it's easy.
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Antisthenes
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Rhinoceros
i don't think you will get the construction document accuracy you will need from SU. and you could do it all in one package
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F700ES
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| Antisthenes wrote: | Rhinoceros
i don't think you will get the construction document accuracy you will need from SU. and you could do it all in one package |
Sure you can, users do it all the time. I can draw in 1/64" precision with SU. No framer on earth will ever measure that accurate 
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TomBrooklyn
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Oh,
I forgot to mention. I would like a program that I can use to draw existing and layout future electrical. (Lights, outets, circuits, telephone and TV cable etc.)
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F700ES
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:35 am Post subject: |
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| TomBrooklyn wrote: | Oh,
I forgot to mention. I would like a program that I can use to draw existing and layout future electrical. (Lights, outets, circuits, telephone and TV cable etc.) |
Well it sounds like you need a 2D drafting program, correct? So many options and choices. Are you on a PC or Mac? What is your budget?
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TomBrooklyn
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I'd like something that will do 3D so I can do elevations as well as plans. And rendering in 3D perspective too.
I'm on a PC.
My budget for this is virtually unlimited. I would like something that doesn't take months to learn how to use though.
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F700ES
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:43 am Post subject: |
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| TomBrooklyn wrote: | Hi,
I'd like something that will do 3D so I can do elevations as well as plans. And rendering in 3D perspective too.
I'm on a PC.
My budget for this is virtually unlimited. I would like something that doesn't take months to learn how to use though. |
Well for that have a look at Chief Architect
http://www.chiefarchitect.com/
They have a trial version that you can download and try. I'd say AutoCAD Architectural but it is way overkill for what you want. The full version sells for around $2,100 so it's not too bad in price. Good luck 
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TomBrooklyn
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:53 am Post subject: |
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OK. Thanks. I'll check it out.
BTW, if I start a drawing in one program trial and then decide to try or buy another, can I keep what I've done so far? i.e. can I save the drawing in .dwg or something and continue with it rather than starting all over?
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F700ES
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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| TomBrooklyn wrote: | OK. Thanks. I'll check it out.
BTW, if I start a drawing in one program trial and then decide to try or buy another, can I keep what I've done so far? i.e. can I save the drawing in .dwg or something and continue with it rather than starting all over? |
Not sure about that. Each program will draw and act differently. CA (link above) seems to be a BIM (building information model system) adn not a CAD program so I doubt it will work that way 
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Antisthenes
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:33 am Post subject: |
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intellicad(s) 16+ fully dwg/dgn compatible acad clone+
autocad ... nuff said 'industry standard'
Rhinoceros , all formats compatible most easy to learn covers a wide area of diciplines , no limitations and 150$ for students for full commercial license
those are the 3 i would choose between.
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Antisthenes
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/me smells a reseller
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