home builder/architect program?

[ripken204]

anyone know of a good program for building houses? ive tried a few out before but they just suck. my parents are trying to decide wether or not to buy or build a house in the future and they want to start with this now... price doesnt rly matter.

[Jeremy]

The Sims 2? LMAO... couldn't resist.

No, but seriously, AutoCAD is probably your best bet.

Edited August 14, 2006 by Jeremy

[ripken204]

haha, i was just playing the sims 2 and then it decided to crash for some reason... prolly b/c i had like 15 ppl in more store

[Jeremy]

haha, i was just playing the sims 2 and then it decided to crash for some reason... prolly b/c i had like 15 ppl in more store

It's very well known for crashing... I hate the game myself.

[ripken204]

well thats actually the first time its crashed on me in a long while.

[ringfinger]

I too would highly recommend AutoCAD, pretty much the best there is from what I've heard and seen. Or you could also try the good ol' Google freeware app Google Sketch Up. I use it mostly just to play around, for a serious builder I would most def go with AutoCAD lol. Google is going to take over the world!!!!!!!!!

[Jeremy]

Google is going to take over the world!!!!!!!!!

lol....

[ringfinger]

Heh... seriously though. Google is the rebel of the net in my opinion. I love everything about Google and couldn't go a day w/o it. Look at all the freeware they offer, and Google Earth, I mean c'mon... that is the coolest app ever. And I thought M$ Terraserver was sweet back in the day, psssssh. I loved how they didn't give up the search results either when summoned by the government.

[LLXX]

AutoCAD. The ultimate design and drafting program.

[mark]

And if you are looking for something with similar capabilities and a more reasonable price, check out Intelicad.

DL

[RJM]

Somthing like this?

http://www.cadsoft.com/

[ripken204]

thanks so much guys

http://www.cadsoft.com/gallery_renderings.html

wow that detail is impressive

autocad 2007's redcommended requirements is a 3ghz cpu, 2gig of ram and 128mb and opengl capable video card. finally s program that can come close to making my computer sweat

[Jeremy]

finally s program that can come close to making my computer sweat

Feels nice to brag yourself up, eh?

[ripken204]

lol. but now i have to figure out to use a program like that ...

[nitroshift]

lol. but now i have to figure out to use a program like that ...

Ermmm.... Howto.pdf???