Hi Folks, Am evaluating different design/cad programs, and would appreciate some feedback: 1. Main use is interior renovation and remodel - kitchens, bath, etc. in older homes - is AS 4000 overkill or not appropriate for this? 2. How about the CAD capabilites for custom furniture/fixture design? Are there choices for line weight, style, etc? 3. Can accurate floor plans be drawn from existing measured conditions, esp. from holder homes with the slight out-of-square situations? (sounds simple, but many programs can't handle this!) 4. Does it come w/good selection of pre-drawn items like cabinets, appliances, plumbing? For example, does it have a corner kitchen sink, baseboard radiator or steam radiator? If not, can these be easily drawn and saved? 5. Can the items it does come with be customized, i.e. a diswasher width changed from 30" to 27", for example? Thanks!

Hi Ben Tamba,

In addition, please read my article "Do I need an Architect?"
http://www.punchhelpers.com/need_arch.html

Hope this helps

Patricia

Hi Charles,

If your question means "blueprints for approval with the Building Department", the answer depends of the requirements of the BD. Some BDs ask for a plan and elevations and some require the structural project
If you are looking for a sw, where you draw a floorplan and the sw would determine "use this wood" or "this will be a load wall", this software doesn't exist. Calculations must be performed by a professional.
If you are not sure if a wall is a load wall or not; or which is the right size of wood , the best thing for your safety, call a pro.

We had a lot of interesting discussion about this topic, so I'd suggest to perform a "Search" with the words "Blueprint"and "Architect"

Hope this helps

Patricia