Virtual Architect Ultimate Home Design with Landscaping and Decks

Dont bother. You can draw 2D sketches to scale using any number of programs that you probably already have. The drop in elements, like tubs and sinks and cabinets etc. are helpful for measuring out a space and laying out elements, but thats about where the usefulness ends. For $100? Not worth it. I also nearly completed a full sketch of one story of a two story remodel when I discovered that this software does not even allow you to integrate custom countertops? What? Yep. Confirmed by tech support. So if you want to design a countertop that isnt going to be exactly the size and shape of your square rectangular cabinets, forget it. You cant visualize it. you also are limited to very clunky 3D views and low rez representations of furniture and floorings. I could probably do better with a pencil.

Very limited in designing. Complicated in designing simple things like connecting walls, making gabled roof. Sending it back.

apparently it was what he needed -

In the description, it says this is compatible to Windows 11, and I bought it for my husbands birthday. When he got it, he tried to install it, and when it wasnt working, he looked on the box, and it says it was compatible with 7, 8, 10 and Vista. Super disappointing! Listing description needs to be updated.

Overall, a good program. It seems a bit light for designs using attic trusses but was able to work around a solution by assuming that the attic truss was a separate building. It may be that I have not yet mastered all of its capabilities.

I am furious at myself. I spent two weeks researching DIY design software for a kitchen and living room remodel we are doing. I bought this and it is terrible. ZERO customer service or support. Very limited training. I installed on my desktop, then tried to put it on my laptop it would not allow. Just dont...

Editing my initial review. I HATE this software. Ive tried to work with its limitation and have given up. The developer cares not for bad reviews on Amazon, apparently, so that speaks volumes.

I downloaded version 10. Program has lots of features, more than I expected, but theres a bit of a learning curve. Trying to figure out things using only the supplied help file is frustrating and often lacking in detail... Would be nice to have technical support with FAQs, maybe a user forum.

The installation code would not work so unable to install on computer. spent a week getting the run around from the support people with no help. Im done with these clowns, am returning for a refund.

I purchased this a couple weeks ago. According the the box its EASY! No Design Experience Necessary Bull! When I opened the box to get the CD, a 494 page users Guide fell out. I dont have time to read a 494 page book before I can use this. I have an older copy of Punch Home Design and Landscaping. It is very user friendly, but I bought a new computer and I cant find the disc. I guess Ill just have to buy the newer addition of Punch. Dont waste your money on this product.