Hi there,

Not all the versions have the same features and tools, and if you see the products details, you will see that some products include a Power Tool called 3D Workshop Pro (located at --> design --> launch a power Tool) as you can see in the description of this product, for example
http://www.punchsoftware...dio-pro-for-mac-v17.aspx
With this tool, you'll be able to import objects in different formats (Sketch up, DWG, 3DS, etc), make changes, etc

Patricia
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Hi there,

1 - Are you working in the Quick Start mode? If so, keep in mind that the Quick start mode is just this, a fast layout. Therefore, after you press the "Continue" button you will be able to Save, Import file, Print, Move as well as use all the Punch features, including the Power Tools
2 - I know that some Punch features are disabled until you register the program, so if you didn't register the program, take a moment to do this step
3 - Also --> confirm if the inspector is visible --> Window menu -> show inspector

Patricia
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Hi there,

Check these instructions
http://support.encore.co..._id=1579&product_id=2978

Check this discussion
Patricia G., "Home Design Studio Video Tutorials" #11, 11 Feb 2013 5:37 pm

The PRO files should open from the training center

Patricia
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Hi there,

Using the Photoview Power Tool, you can import the picture of your house to be used in liveview. In the plan you will see a line (the "board" where the picture is) and in live view you will see a background, house, etc After you import the picture, you can try different options, as you can see in the images linked below.

http://www.punchhelpers.com/exterior4.html
http://www.punchhelpers.com/exterior5.html
http://www.punchhelpers.com/exterior6.html
http://www.punchhelpers.com/exterior7.html

Notice that the imported picture, is just a 2d vertical board and you can't modify it after you imported it.

Now, if you intend to apply a satellite image on the ground, you must import the picture as material and apply it in liveview where the grass
is.
I have step by step tutorials in my e books

Patricia
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--> My e-book: Learning Punch Software (R): Power Tools
--> My free e-book: Learning Punch Software (R): Mini - Tutorials
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Hi there,
I will be glad to help, but first, I'd need to understand the problem.
You can't open the program why? are you receiving an error message?
Try to detail the problem as specifically as possible, step by step, so we can understand the issue. Let us know exactly what you want to do, what you tried, what seems broken, etc.

If you wish to post images --> follow these steps:
- upload your picture to a free online photo album like Photobucket or Flickr or Picassa, for example
- Look for the link of your picture (usually, photo albums provide a "link for a forum" script) --> copy the full URL --> Paste the link in your post

Some issues can be related to hardware you are using. Please post any information you have on your system (operating system, video card, etc).

Patricia
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