Comment on Home Designer Architectural 2012 [Download] by Just Me.
Pleasantly surprised,
I purchased the HD software to generate 3d floorplans and walkthroughs for my business(apartments). I am no computer genius, but for the cost of the software you get a very powerful tool to model structures, landscapes, and a very complete library of 3d objects. This is very user friendly, and if you put the effort in you can learn and use it pretty quickly. There is a learning curve, so be patient and keep working through it(watch their how to videos and call in: they have good free support). Honestly the most negative thing I have to say is this: I didnt understand the fact that you need a fairly powerful computer if you are going to run really complex models with this software. Simple cad views and design, etc can be done with a “weaker” computer, but in order to generate really complex 3d models with millions of surfaces you really need a computer with a strong 3d graphics card and lots of fast processors. Despite this I highly recommend this software and think it is great. The customer service is excellent, Mrs. Sloyka upgraded me from designer 2011 to 2012 for free because I bought 2011 close to the release date(thank you I appreciate it), and I called sales several times before deciding to purchase and they were very helpful, answered all my questions, helped me with the free trial version, etc. So if you need an intro product to do cad work do your research, but dont hesitate to buy home designer from chief architect(also you can install on 3 computers which is a good bonus).
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