Includes wizards for complex operations Intuitive interface Compatible with older versions of Windows Easy installation Multilingual
Cons
No support for Oriental Languages Professionals will find some limitations
Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture
Price: $
Do you need to plan, remodel, renovate or simply redecorate your home? This tool is really easy-to-use and is focused mainly on blueprint design that can be fully rendered in 2D and 3D to create houses, rooms, interior design and even landscaping. This product will let you plan how to place furniture, simulate sunlight incidence and even to design the shape of the pool you want to build in your backyard.
Ribbon toolbars are used for navigation, which means all controls are grouped by functionality, letting the user quickly find commands and tools to complete a project.
It includes native 64-bit support, taking advantage of the full potential of your memory space. Better and more complex graphics and calculations can be processed much faster! Amazingly for the non-professional users, Ashampoo will analyze the target machine and will automatically select which version (32 or 64 bits) suits better.
Among the features users will find 2D angle dimensioning, tools for measuring angles, measure methods using polygons, area and length calculation can be done automatically, support for 3D object's area and volume calculation. It also includes wizards for roof, stair and topography design. It presents a larger object catalog, including, from doors and windows to decoration objects and plants. This version offers a more extensive variety of fill properties by supporting the creation of 2D textures and patterns using proprietary procedures.
It is definitely a tool to recommend. It is a very useful piece of software at a low price.
Reviewed by Marcelo D. Carrascal (editor rating 4 out of 5 stars)