#BEST HOME ARCHITECT SOFTWARE FOR MAC UPGRADE#
I have also used the software for smaller residential projects back when I could not afford to upgrade my AutoCAD 2002 license and the learning curve was very shallow. Other resources such as the 3D Warehouse and the Extensions Warehouse add functionality to this program that I have not seen in any other software package or platform. The Layout program handles all of the 2D output from the 3D model and is robust in its own right. The program is cross platform, so it doesn’t matter if half your team is on Mac, PC, laptop or desktop. skc file for importing of Industry Foundation Classes(IFC) data as well as the import of. Trimble supports the Pro version with extensive BIM tools and uses it’s own. I am currently working on a 20 million dollar project and the BIM base model for the project is a SketchUp Pro file. I understand it may have been looked down upon when Google purchased the software and offered it to the world for free, but the Pro version has always remained a solid performer as an ACAD replacement. I know you made mention of it in one of your responses, but I have been using SU Pro for more than a decade now and on 30 million dollar plus projects on both the A/E and the Contractor side with active collaboration between consultants and subcontractors. I would recommend though, that you consider Trimble SketchUp Pro as a contender for 2D/3D and BIM commercial collaboration. Great layout Michael, the graphic is very good. The table below lists all the software included in the flowchart. Flowchart showing which CAD / BIM software is right for you
#BEST HOME ARCHITECT SOFTWARE FOR MAC UPDATE#
If I missed any programs, please let me know in the comments and I’ll update the flowchart accordingly.
I’ve included a list of all the applications and their websites below.
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The criteria listed are based solely on my opinion either using the software or through my own research. I put together the following flowchart to help you select the best software based on several criteria. You need the right tool for the work you do but you also don’t want to spend money on features you’re not going to use. Not to mention, software is an expensive tool that is essential to your work. There are a lot of choices our there and the marketing material doesn’t always help you understand your full options. What functionality to you need? What are your priorities with regard to cost, comparability, interoperability? Are you using a Mac or a PC?ĭetermining which software to use can be a tricky process. Which CAD or BIM software should you use? Well, that depends.
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