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Re: design software [ Read Responses | Return to the Index ]
Posted by Phil on Sunday, 11 May 2008, at 9:06 a.m., I ended up using the full version of Chief Architect, but I started with the $100 version and worked up once I knew I had to do all the custom elements like windows and roof lines. I think Home and Garden's 3D design software is made by Chief Architect so it's probably a good starting point.
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