"easy" CAD program?A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
My experience is with ACAD so I could not offer any suggestions.
Are any of the low priced programs ($50.00 USD or so) worth looking into?
..
Thanks to all,
Sam
For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
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"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
Yeah. Almost anybody who's lived in one could design a house about 60%
right.
It's the other 40% that takes talent, skill, training, and experience
and might be the difference between a dream and a nightmare.
--
MichaelB
www.michaelbulatovich.com
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
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For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
On that basis tell them to visit http://www.cadvance.com
There they can download the 16 bit version 6.5 for FREE.
There are tutorials on the FIT web site and some notes
on use on my web site http://www.cadalot.co.uk
HTH
Alan (Cadalot)
On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:36:27 GMT, "S Scalise"
<scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote:
How did I know you might say that ?! :-)
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially since a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
They asked me to investigate a creapie program which I agreed to do if for
no other reason than to placate 'em. Besides if they have their own app,
they will become very occupied with the task and maybe, just maybe, won't
bug me to do the work for them. (remember the ref to $'s, dreams, etc.?)
P.S. I have see several of their pencil sketches -- :-((
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
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For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
How did I know you might say that ?! :-)
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially since a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
They asked me to investigate a creapie program which I agreed to do if for
no other reason than to placate 'em. Besides if they have their own app,
they will become very occupied with the task and maybe, just maybe, won't
bug me to do the work for them. (remember the ref to $'s, dreams, etc.?)
P.S. I have see several of their pencil sketches -- :-((
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:3amdnc7RlOiLrOTcRVn-sg@whidbeytel.com...
For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
How about "cheapie" vs "creapie"
Woops
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Lqced.347$Jb.29536@twister.southeast.rr.com.. .
How did I know you might say that ?! :-)
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially since
a pro usually requires $ retainer).
They asked me to investigate a creapie program which I agreed to do if for
no other reason than to placate 'em. Besides if they have their own app,
they will become very occupied with the task and maybe, just maybe, won't
bug me to do the work for them. (remember the ref to $'s, dreams, etc.?)
P.S. I have see several of their pencil sketches -- :-((
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:3amdnc7RlOiLrOTcRVn-sg@whidbeytel.com...
For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
In that case point them to:
http://www.broderbund.com/jump.jsp?i...home&ovtac=PPC
This will produce impressive but useless "plans" in 3D, and it's only 50
bucks.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Lqced.347$Jb.29536@twister.southeast.rr.com.. .
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially since
a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
Lowes, Home Depot and Menards all sell a house design program for about $40.
They draw in 3D. my brother in law has one.
He is impressed with it.
it wall suffice for the amature.
Dave.
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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A couple of friends want to draw a houseplan for their "dream" home and
are
looking for an easy-to-use application.
My experience is with ACAD so I could not offer any suggestions.
Are any of the low priced programs ($50.00 USD or so) worth looking into?
.
Thanks to all,
Sam
Thanks Paul.
I am especially impressed with the new pricing scheme from Broderbund:
"Was $69.99" (in black type with a line through the price) and "Now $69.99"
(in red type).
I like that idea. When my clients ask for a price break I might use the same
calulation method.
Along that line, and refering back to a previous thread in which you
indicated you raised your fees to discourage some customers, I once heard a
speaker say "if you have too many customers backed up at the cash register
your prices are probably too low".
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:GLudnfQh1qOb-OTcRVn-iQ@whidbeytel.com...
In that case point them to:
http://www.broderbund.com/jump.jsp?i...home&ovtac=PPC
This will produce impressive but useless "plans" in 3D, and it's only 50
bucks.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Lqced.347$Jb.29536@twister.southeast.rr.com.. .
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially
since
a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
3D Home Architect is exactly what I would have recommended.
I worked as a CAD reseller and sold and supported a variety of
applications such as CADvance and Chief Architect noting that
3D Home Architect is actually 'Chief Architect Lite' rebranded
by Broderbund.
You won't be disappointed with 3D Home Architect.
--
<%= Clinton Gallagher, "Twice the Results -- Half the Cost"
Architectural & e-Business Consulting -- Software Development
NET csgallagher@REMOVETHISTEXTmetromilwaukee.com
URL http://www.metromilwaukee.com/clintongallagher/
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Thanks Paul.
I am especially impressed with the new pricing scheme from Broderbund:
"Was $69.99" (in black type with a line through the price) and "Now
$69.99"
(in red type).
I like that idea. When my clients ask for a price break I might use the
same
calulation method.
Along that line, and refering back to a previous thread in which you
indicated you raised your fees to discourage some customers, I once heard
a
speaker say "if you have too many customers backed up at the cash register
your prices are probably too low".
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:GLudnfQh1qOb-OTcRVn-iQ@whidbeytel.com...
In that case point them to:
http://www.broderbund.com/jump.jsp?i...home&ovtac=PPC
This will produce impressive but useless "plans" in 3D, and it's only 50
bucks.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Lqced.347$Jb.29536@twister.southeast.rr.com.. .
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never
build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as
he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially
since
a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
That is 2 votes for the Broderbund product.
Thanks all.
"clintonG" <csgallagher@REMOVETHISTEXTmetromilwaukee.com> wrote in message
news:PTied.3333$Df1.3043@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
3D Home Architect is exactly what I would have recommended.
I worked as a CAD reseller and sold and supported a variety of
applications such as CADvance and Chief Architect noting that
3D Home Architect is actually 'Chief Architect Lite' rebranded
by Broderbund.
You won't be disappointed with 3D Home Architect.
--
%= Clinton Gallagher, "Twice the Results -- Half the Cost"
Architectural & e-Business Consulting -- Software Development
NET csgallagher@REMOVETHISTEXTmetromilwaukee.com
URL http://www.metromilwaukee.com/clintongallagher/
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3Tged.2740$hr3.50155@twister.southeast.rr.com ...
Thanks Paul.
I am especially impressed with the new pricing scheme from Broderbund:
"Was $69.99" (in black type with a line through the price) and "Now
$69.99"
(in red type).
I like that idea. When my clients ask for a price break I might use the
same
calulation method.
Along that line, and refering back to a previous thread in which you
indicated you raised your fees to discourage some customers, I once heard
a
speaker say "if you have too many customers backed up at the cash
register
your prices are probably too low".
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:GLudnfQh1qOb-OTcRVn-iQ@whidbeytel.com...
In that case point them to:
http://www.broderbund.com/jump.jsp?i...home&ovtac=PPC
This will produce impressive but useless "plans" in 3D, and it's only
50
bucks.
___
"S Scalise" <scalise747(remove)@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Lqced.347$Jb.29536@twister.southeast.rr.com.. .
The friends I refer to are "pie in the sky" dreamers and will never
build
their "mansion". A professional would not do any work for them as
he/she
would know right away that nothing would ever come of it (especially
since
a
pro usually requires $ retainer).
"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
news:3amdnc7RlOiLrOTcRVn-sg@whidbeytel.com...
An editorial on the propriety of what the person seeks to do was notFor this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
requested.
It's too bad that , with all the talent and expertise which populates this
group, there's so little talent and expertise in reading a person's question
and then just answering it in the spirit in which they obviously asked the
question.
"Heeza Nut" <heeza@nut.com> wrote in message
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Aw c'mon. Sometimes that's exactly what's required, especially when the"Paul Turvill" <nospam@turvill.com> wrote in message
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For this, a pencil and sketchpad is ideal; then they should hire a
professional to convert their "dream" into reality.
___
An editorial on the propriety of what the person seeks to do was not
requested.
premise
of the question is flawed. Applying your own rhetoric, I don't recall anyone
requesting your opinion of any answer, weeks after the fact,
but it's your right to offer it. What I do with you is up to me.
Matching your 'spirit': <PLONK>It's too bad that , with all the talent and expertise which populates this
group, there's so little talent and expertise in reading a person's
question
and then just answering it in the spirit in which they obviously asked the
question.
There was nothing "obvious" about the original question. Had you bothered to
read the *entire* thread before spewing your much belated vitriol, you might
have noticed that after the OP filled in some of the blanks in his
originally very vague question, a reasonable discussion ensued and resulted
in a satisfactory resolution.
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"Heeza Nut" <heeza@nut.com> wrote in message
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An editorial on the propriety of what the person seeks to do was not
requested.
It's too bad that , with all the talent and expertise which populates this
group, there's so little talent and expertise in reading a person's
question
and then just answering it in the spirit in which they obviously asked the
question.
"Michael Bulatovich" <Please@dont.try> wrote in message
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Hmmmm.An editorial on the propriety of what the person seeks to do was not
requested.
Aw c'mon. Sometimes that's exactly what's required, especially when the
premise
of the question is flawed. Applying your own rhetoric, I don't recall
anyone
requesting your opinion of any answer, weeks after the fact,
but it's your right to offer it.
It's too bad that , with all the talent and expertise which populates
this
group, there's so little talent and expertise in reading a person's
question
and then just answering it in the spirit in which they obviously asked
the
question.
Matching your 'spirit': <PLONK
PLONK must be the new command which Autodesk created to allow one to
automatically enter the text "I can dish it out, but I can't take it."
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