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The Bargain Nexus - 3D Home Architect Deluxe 3.0
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List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $3.55
Your Save: $ 26.40 ( 88% )
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Manufacturer: Broderbund
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Binding: Paperback
Brand: Broderbund
Format: CD
Label: Broderbund
Manufacturer: Broderbund
Publication Date: 1999-01-01
Publisher: Broderbund
Studio: Broderbund
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Just what I wanted
Comment: I bought this product for my dad, who couldn't find his cd-rom of an older version of this same product. He is actually a full time self employed carpenter, and really, given my choice I would have got him more professional software. However, for just ten dollars (including the shipping!) i was able to get him the exact thing he wanted. also it includes a landscape feature, which has my mom excited. my dad is very pleased with the software.
Customer Rating:
Summary: OUTDATED BUT STILL GREAT
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I have had version 3.0 for almost 10 years and I still use it today. For conceptual design work it is easy to learn and has a great set of features. 3D rendering is not as realistic as current design software, but the design tools on this product are pretty much the same as newer products and probably easier to use than most. I use it for initial design work on remodels for kitchens,bathrooms, basements, and additions. Roof design takes some patience but you can do fairly complex roofs with practice.
If you want the best 3D rendering look for newer software, but if you just need an inexpensive, basic design tool this works very well. You should first make sure that your operating system will be compatible.
Now so dirt cheap, it is an outstanding value.
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Summary: In a few words "Old but Powerful"
Comment: Outstanding product for the price. Its old but its as good as most of the more expensive "junk" for sale at home improvement and software stores.
Versions: 3d home 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 are from the same company 5.0 is NOT the same and is incompatible. The newest version is Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 6.0 (much more expensive but has materials application options)
About 3.0
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3d. Its stable (3d modeling works but is not "realistic"). It is good enough to get a 3d feel though. 3.0 allows 3d object manipulation (drag or "resize" windows, doors, cabinets in 3d) and its done in 2d simultaneously).
Design is Straightforward. You should read the manual though if you want hip roofs with gable ends (roofs are trickier than walls). The stair tools are fairly straightforward but do not allow curves.
It would give it six stars ;-) if it had:
>> more than the basic snap on angles forces standard variance (45, 90 and 22.5 and such)
>> more objects in its library (very limited)
>> better rendering (its rudimentary compared to cool tools available today).
>> round or curved walls or stairs (you can approximate curved walls with short wall sections but oh what a pain)
Summary:
Overall even though it's a few years old and has a few problems I rate it 5 stars because its: DIRT CHEAP, fast, easy to use, good enough 3d rendering for space planning, allows 3d view object manipulation. It gets you up to speed with home design concepts very quickly and will get you diagrams you can build from faster than any other product I have seen. + does some good basic materials planning.
Definitely 5 "value" stars, you should be able to get it for under $10.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Remodeling or want to design your dream home? Now, you can visualize exterior and interior plans as well as landscaping. Plus, plan and picture it all from the roof right down to the hardwood flooring!
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