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Old 01-30-2011, 05:07 PM   #1
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Any Free Architect Programs???

Just want to do a fast drawing of my own basement renovation and dont want to spend too much more than I need to.

Thanks in advance

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Old 01-30-2011, 07:13 PM   #2
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Google Sketchup is free.

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Download Sketchup. It's FREE! Can't beat that.

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Nope! I've searched that very question all back through the forum, and it is plain that what you want just does not exist.
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Nope! I've searched that very question all back through the forum, and it is plain that what you want just does not exist.
Sure it does, its called, 11 x 17 1/4 line and a scale and pencil, works every time and its real quick.
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Try this.

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Sure it does, its called, 11 x 17 1/4 line and a scale and pencil, works every time and its real quick.
Plus a compas and some tracing paper.
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(As Andy mentioned) I'd recommend DraftSight. It's a free AutoCAD clone.
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Old 02-01-2011, 06:31 AM   #9
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I use this one.
http://www.sweethome3d.com/index.jsp

simple to use and provides a 3d mockup as well.
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:24 PM   #10
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Google Sketch Up 8.

Pretty neat for free, but has some learning time if you want to show detail.

As stated...can't get any cheaper than free.
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Thanks. I'll try it right now.

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