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[Closed] what Free software for producing initial drawings of small house extension?

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Hi all

Can any one recommend a free software for the purposes of producing straightforward plan and elevation views for a small house extension?

Cheers in advance!


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 2:40 pm
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Google sketchup


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 2:41 pm
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In your situation I used Sketchup. It is very good but I found it very frustrating to learn as I found nothing intuitive about it at all.


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 2:46 pm
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I found it ok as it goes and I've not used CAD before - I used it for designing an attic extension.


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 2:47 pm
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Draftsight? Free CAD software from the people who do Solidworks...


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 3:37 pm
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http://www.sweethome3d.com/

not sure if it does elevation.


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 4:46 pm
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I used sketchup, I found it miles easier than CAD but I've noticed CAD users tend to say the opposite.

Try it and see if it works for you.


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 9:17 pm
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Sketchup, BUT... go through the tutorials first. It will save you a huge amount of time later


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 9:22 pm
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Floorplanner.


 
Posted : 03/12/2014 9:56 pm
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pencil and paper is quick and easy. If you make a mess you can use a rubber.
simples.
much quicker too than learning a program


 
Posted : 05/12/2014 12:55 am
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Draft sight, Sketchup is the devils work.


 
Posted : 05/12/2014 7:32 am