3D CAD 7 Professional - Plan & design buildings from initial rough sketches to the finished blueprints - CAD and architecture software

This program is for someone who is already experience with similar programs. I contacted the company and they

This professional architectures software should have been left exactly to those pros. I ordered this software expecting to use it to help me in a project to remodel my home. It turned out to be far too complex for an amateur like me. A professional well versed in architectural design and other program used in that field could probably get great benefit from this software, but I found the program confusing and not intuitive for a beginner. Id didnt make too much headway after some video tutorials I found, though I can say that these tutorials did show that this software has many features. I hope that the producers of this program give consideration to putting out tutorials and guides targeted more toward the non-specialist, if only to generate a wider market for what they must have put considerable resources into developing.

I actually got this for someone who works with AutoCAD, has drafting experience, and hes usually building something, whether its his own 3D printer, cabinets, a robot, a car, or music from software. While this isnt AutoCAD brand, it is a less expensive alternative, which is a major selling point when it comes to software. It is feature-rich and geared more toward the technical/engineering minds and professionals.

I installed this on my workstation to work on building my dream home. I have started building this home in multiple softwares but havent found one that does EVERYTHING yet. Most of them only allow sketches or only let you put in finishing touches.

You have to relearn the standard to use this, not what I expected.

GARBAGE!! No volume on videos

This software has a bit of a learning curve to it, but once you put in the time to figure it out, it makes sense. There is a lot it can do when it comes to designing your home. If you are willing to sit and figure it out, its a great choice.

Once i took the time to go through all the help i was able to use this tool. I will say once you get the hand of it works great. They have lots of resources to help you.

This product is marketed as an easy to use solution for some home project design. Not the case. Perhaps if you are an expert with other CAD programs this one would come easy to you. I literally spent 8 hours trying to lay out a simple room. Best I could do? Four walls. Could not even figure out how to put a door in the wall or add a window. Tossed it. Simple it is not. Pulled up my Visio and had the room laid out in 10 minutes to my satisfaction and it did everything this program claimed it would do. Lesson learned on my part. Use what you know.

Having used Chief Architect for year (years ago) I figured it would not be hard top convert to this, boy was I wrong, not at all intuitive at all. Big thumbs down, should have bought the more expensive superior Chief Architect.