#HOME DESIGNER SUITE BY CHIEF ARCHITECT PC#
#HOME DESIGNER SUITE BY CHIEF ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL#

As youвЂ™d expect there are predefined objects for essential items such as doors, windows, stairs and electrical outlets (if youвЂ™re outside the US, these might not be appropriate: for example the UK symbols for power outlets are different than the ones the app provides). The Build menu makes it really easy to create almost any kind of structure, with options not just for walls but for fencing, decking and railings too. The app also includes standard CAD drawing tools and shapes and text boxes. They also snap to each other, so when two sections of your wall meet the app automatically creates an angled join. Dimensions are displayed as you draw, and unless you specify otherwise your drawings snap to the grid. To build your first structure itвЂ™s just a matter of choosing the section you want to add, so for example to draw an exterior wall youвЂ™d select Build > Wall > Straight Exterior Wall and then position it by drawing it on screen. While the interface might appear a little frightening at first, itвЂ™s actually very easy to use. To create a structure, create each floor in the Floor Plan view and then switch to 3D to see the results (Image credit: Carrie Marshall) If youвЂ™re a beginner itвЂ™s a very good idea to visit the Home Designer website and download some sample plans so you can get a feel for the different view options the samples are editable so you can use them to get the hang of things. ItвЂ™s a little bit intimidating if youвЂ™re new to design software, but itвЂ™s laid out sensibly enough and makes good use of tooltips to tell you what each button actually does. YouвЂ™re then presented with a blank space to begin your creation, the drawing tools tucked away in toolbars at the top of the window and your object library in a sidebar at the right. When you run the app youвЂ™ll be asked to choose Imperial or Metric measurements and the kind of design you want to create, such as American Casual or Urban Contemporary.

#HOME DESIGNER SUITE BY CHIEF ARCHITECT PC#

Expect discounting: the 2019 PC edition is currently heavily discounted and the developers often run flash sales on new purchases and upgrades.

#HOME DESIGNER SUITE BY CHIEF ARCHITECT PROFESSIONAL#

The $99 Suite is the entry level version: for professional use there are Architectural and Professional versions at $199 and $495 respectively. Home Designer Suite is a previous favorite of ours, and the 2020 version retains its winning combination of power and affordability. Home Designer Suite: What you need to know

Home designer suite by chief architect