Re: OT: Anyone use BHG Home Designer Pro 7 or 8?

On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:40:11 -0500, Frank Boettcher
<fboettcher@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



Anyone in this group use the software. Comments. Opinions. Better
options.

Frank

I used it to design my laundry room. Nothing too fancy, a couple of
rows of base and wall cabinets, countertops, sink, washer and dryer.

Worked pretty well for me. Basic operation is easy to learn and the
3d rendering and moving walk through camera views are pretty slick. I
found the selection of cabinet styles a little limited, but I was able
to find something close enough to get the idea. After some fussing
around, I learned to do things like take the doors off a cabinet to
create open shelving (for which there was no standard component).

The documentation is ok for basic stuff, but lacking when you are
trying to do something a little tricky. And there's really no way to
create your own components when there isn't something you need in the
library. At least no way I was able to find.

If I were doing it now, I'd probably have a go at using sketchup.

I plan to use it to experiment with different siding and trim
types/styles. You can import a picture of your house and then modify
stuff from there. If it works as advertised, it will be perfect for
trying out different siding and trim styles and colors.

If you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer if you email
me.

Paul Franklin
pffranklin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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