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Self-builders

Home improvers

Renovators & re-modellers

DIY enthusiasts

Builders

Property developers

Designers

Architects

Planning departments

Interactive dialogue boxes and tool options

Multiple toolbar variants

Instant 2D floor plans to 3D models

Landscaping tools for marking out plot, paths, ponds etc and for setting height levels

Terrain brush for fine ground detailing

Library containing thousands of furnishing objects and  textures

Add objects direct from Sketchup 3D Warehouse

Add realism with 3D textures

3D walkthrough function

In-line measurements for directly modifying selected elements

Advanced component editors

Set geographic position through Google Maps

Set time of day and simulate lighting effect

Add 3D model to Google Earth to view in situ on the correct plot

3D Rendering options available including 3D texture overlay

3D textures and bump-mapping capabilities

Instant elevation viewer

Break apart 2D elevation views for further editing

Plan elements mode for producing 2D sections, elevations and drawing details

Easily modify sections, elevations and drawing details using flexible 2D drawing and editing tools

Plan mode assistant for producing detailed drawing sets for planning applications

Save unlimited plan layouts for use with  future projects

Detailing tools for working and building control drawings

240 CAD detail blocks for the most common building regulation requirements

Editable construction detail drawings for loft conversions, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, timber frame, drainage, windows & doors, internal works, structure etc.

Multi-thickness wall types

Scan assistant for importing existing drawing images in to plan

Advanced dormer editor

Add cavity wall detail

Layering function for adding wall hatchings and wrapping detail around windows/doors

Advanced wall junction options

Extensive range of windows & doors including bi-folding

Merge multiple roof intersections

Room height line display

Use 2D drawings tools to create 3D models

Advanced wall outline editing

Supports mobile 3D visualisation on tablets via o2c viewer

Timber construction display in walls, floors and roofs

Automatic text display of construction element properties

Create multi-building developments

Modify wall levels at varying heights

Separately texture sections of walls 

Live real-time rendering

In-line measurements in 2D and 3D

Large database of construction elements

Supports metric and imperial measurements

Import and Export DXF/DWG files

Exchange project-related data via the IFC BIM interface

STL export for 3D printing capabilities (inc. 3D Hubs interface)

Other supported formats include 3DS, DAE, PDF

Windows 10 compatible

Getting Started Guides

Standard Email Support