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4 years ago

Which software do you recommend for floor plans?

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Mark Bischak, Architect
4 years ago
HB pencil & tracing paper.
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PPF.
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Sweet Home 3D is free -- no experience with it.

I do have experience with the Chief Architect/Home Designer products and can recommend them. Pricing starts at $100.

Pencil and paper is a good way to start, but you need a good sense of scale, or use a scale (ruler), or graph paper.
Ali Elyse thanked PPF.
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Chief Architect
4 years ago
Hi Ali!

I'd like to welcome you to watch some of the short videos we share on our YouTube as an introductory to Chief Architect's Home Designer Software

You can use this software on both Mac and PC operating systems to create dimensioned floor plans, and also to create 3D Views and scenes that you can modify, decorate, and virtually navigate in real-time.

Please reach out if you have any questions about how our software can help with your projects!

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