CAD/Planning Software?

Jul 06, 2007 2 Replies

Hi,



This probably isn't the right group to ask this on but I couldn't find a more appropriate one.



I need two software packages to do two simple jobs, I do not want to pay for the software as I only have these two projects to do and after that no more.



Firstly I need a package where I can mess about with various options of changing the layout of my house from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom. Basically I want to measure everything up and then be able to quickly and simply move objects (such as doors) around on the plan to see how various layouts work.



Secondly I need a seperate package to create an "artists impression" of a proposed cul-de-sac. I just need something that has standard houses in its files that I can drop in onto the land along with a few trees etc and have it render me up a nice 3D image in colour of how it will look.



I have some draughting experience but I've never used CAD before as I always used to draw by hand.



If anyone can point me towards any evaluation packages that could accomplish my two tasks I would be grateful.



Jay


Hands down, Google Sketchup will handle both for free:

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wow that looks the business! thanks mate!

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