Home Designer Pro

Tutorials don’t match the version of software. My husband is finding it very difficult. I hope he can learn enough to make the plans for our addition

I have owned Home Designer Pro for several years and several versions. It is a wonderful program for a non-professional. I have designed and built several projects. I love the ability to create a 3D image while I design and also the ability to create Facades and plans. Everything is drawn to scale in Imperial Units or metric. It is not an engineering program, it will produce complete drawings if you know how to use it, but it will not calculate weight loads etc. Chief Architect does produce software for the professional but the cost is higher. For the enthusiast, this software is the best!

I purchased HomeDesigner Pro in 2018. I used it to model the changes we were doing for our house remodel. Some features were easy to use, others were very difficult. In particular, the roofing features were very difficult, non-intuitive and had a steep learning curve. The training videos were too simplistic. Auto-roofing couldnt be used, because I needed to make it look like MY roof ... not some auto rendering.

I personally enjoy using this much more than AutoCAD or any other general-purpose software

Fácil de instalar y muí útil

Lets start with the most important thing: Amazon sells the 2021 version. The current version is 2023. If you want the current version, best to go direct. The listing does not specify which version, and I was surprised to get the old version. No offer of upgrade, just Amazon sells the old version on contacting them. The version should clearly be listed on Amazon.

I began with the 2012 version of Home Designer Pro. It was good, and I quickly realized I needed more ... much more for what I do. Home Designer Pro is awesome.

Good program for someone that can use it everyday. The videos help a bunch to learn

As noted in a prior review, Amazon sells the 2021 version of this program and nowhere in the description is it noted as such. However, also thanks to the prior review, I contacted Chief Architect and within 30 minutes I had the latest version added to my account.

This product is a dream come true. As an aspiring architect this product is the perfect combination of utility mixed with a user friendly interface and quality of life shortcuts.