Hi there,

regarding your questions

V19 is not the latest version (V19 was released in 2016). Current version is V20.



Punch creates only square or rectangular openings in Framing Mode.



Follow these instructions to include pictures

Hope this helps.

Hi there,


For any program (MS Word, Photoshop or Punch, for example), there is a huge difference between a software update and a software upgrade. In our case, if a Punch program needs a patch, an update will be released, and you will get it for free, using the update feature ( Help => Check for Updates). If a new version is released, you can get it in the Upgrades section of the Punch Software page
Of course, upgrades and news are announced in the Welcome Screen of your program => this is the welcome screen of Punch AS 19 => you can see the upgrade option is outlined in red in the image below.

Welcome Screen Upgrade.jpg (76kb) downloaded 0 time(s).

So, as you can see, the update and upgrade options are not mixed, following the industry standards.
Of course, if you wish to report suggestions, I'd suggest that you contact Punch directly. In the Forum we are just volunteers.


In real life, shaped openings require specific (technical) solutions. You can reproduce these framing options with an engineering program, but not with a Home Design program as Punch. So, in Punch we have only a standard framing for windows.


Did you check all the solutions, particularly number 4?

Hope this helps

Hi Mike,

You're welcome for my help!


You bought a software called "Punch! Home & Landscape Design Architectural Series v19", then you have the latest version of this software. "Punch! Home & Landscape Design Architectural Series v20" is a different software and its upgrade is announced in the welcome screen as I stated. As I am a volunteer here, this is my personal opinion.


Tech assistance have their opinion, that I respect. I am a beta tester and at the time, I discussed this issue with the programmers. I just answered what I was told.



There are four options to set pictures in your post, all clearly explained in the link above. Just in case, I am copying them here. What option is not present here?

There are several ways to add images to your post.
There are 4 different buttons as shown in this image
How to add Images to your post.jpg (19kb) downloaded 2 time(s).

- Insert Image Button (outlined in blue in the image)
- Insert Album Image Button (outlined in pink in the image) => Notice that this button will appear only if you activate "My Albums"
- Attach Image Button (outlined in red in the image)
- Create link Button (outlined in green in the image)

These are the different options:

Option 1 => if you have the images in your computer, you can use "My Albums" => click on the albums option (outlined in magenta in the image below) => the "Add / Edit Album" section will open (outlined in black in the image below)=> Browse your computer to find the desired picture (outlined in brown in the image below) => Upload your pictures => In your post, use the "Insert Album Image Button" (outlined in pink in the image) => you will be redirected to your album => select and insert the picture.
My albums.jpg (15kb) downloaded 1 time(s).

Option 2 => if you have the images in your computer, you can upload and attach individual images => click on the Attach Image Button (outlined in red in the first image) => the Upload Image screen will open (pointed with a yellow arrow in the image below) => Use the Drop File(s) Here / Add File options to select the file (outlined in orange in the image below) => upload the image using the "Start Upload button" (outlined in cyan in the image below) => the image will be uploaded and inserted in your post.
Upload image.jpg (29kb) downloaded 0 time(s).

Option 3 => if you have the images online => If they are stored in an image host (as www.imagevenue.com for example) => in the host website, look for "Hotlink a clickable thumbnail on a Forum or Message Board" or the image address (see image below) => copy this link => use the "- Insert Image Button" (outlined in blue in the first image) => paste the link => the image will be inserted in your post.
image link.jpg (12kb) downloaded 0 time(s).

Option 4 => if you have the images online => If they are stored in a file host (as Dropbox or Onedrive for example) => as they can not be hotlinked => just copy the link => use the "Insert Image Button" (outlined in blue in the first image) or use - Create link Button (outlined in green in the first image) => paste the link in the post => a clickable hyperlink will appear in your post (outlined in yellow in the image below)
link post.jpg (17kb) downloaded 0 time(s).

Good luck with your projects!

Hi Mike,

So, let's agree that we disagree

Good luck with your projects!