With the Architect, you can design in any view for seamless and simultaneous editing between 2D & 3D. Advanced rendering provides both Photo Realistic and Artistic styles such as Line Drawing and Watercolor. An extensive 3D Library of architectural objects and tools make it easy to detail and accessorize your designs so that styles, finishes, and other product-specific design details can be accurately rendered.

It has a powerful CAD software engine that includes tools for lines, polylines, splines, arcs, and solids to produce objects that range from custom entry columns to a deck ledger detail. Quickly manipulate objects with multiple copies, align, reflect, and replicate at specific intervals. A CAD-to-Walls tool imports AutoCAD® files and provides mapping for layers so you can quickly see the model in 3D. Draw custom CAD details, import as DWG/DXF/PDF, or choose from over 500 CAD details in the premium SSA catalog to overlay on your design.ģD renderings and virtual tours help you sell the project and construction drawings help you specify, permit, and build. All views in your project - Floor Plans, Framing, Electrical, Section Details, and Elevations have a user-defined scale and link to a specific drawing that updates as your design changes. Layers control what displays for each of the drawing pages to help create professionally detailed construction drawings.

Site Planning, Terrain, Decks & LandscapingĬreate site plans for single or multiple lots. Import terrain survey data or create with the Terrain Modeling tools - terrain data can then be used for a 2D site plan or viewed in 3D to show the specific topology. Road, Sidewalk, Hill, and Valley tools provide added detail. For Landscaping, there are over 4,000 plants with detailed information about each plant including integrated Hardiness Zone Maps.

Define a North pointer and seasonal settings for shadow effects and overlays. Decking tools include automatic and manual deck framing customize deck planking and materials.įreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use).

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