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   Guest_ | Apr 17, 1999 07:47am | #1

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   I just bought Sierra's Complete Land Designer. I'm not sure if it qualifies for professinal use. You can scan a picture of the house and build a 3D deck, design landscaping (it shows growth over time),etc, and it does figure in materials. I'm impressed.

   Beatrix

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   Guest_ | Apr 18, 1999 11:48pm | #2

   *Softplan does all that and much much more. Not cheap but reputed to be the best available. A liteversion is also available but the 3D renderingleaves alot to be desired. If you can find a copyof Version 9 Lite for sale, you get a real big bang for your buck. Contact softplan.com and maybethey can help.

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   Mark_(_Finecraft_) | Apr 25, 1999 07:46am | #3

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   I agree with Phil Softplan is a very powerfull tool for the PROFESSIONAL

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   Mark_(_Finecraft_) | Apr 25, 1999 07:55am | #4

   *I've used softplan for about 4 years now !A very powerfull system but not very geared to decks. If your looking for deck drawings only don't waste your money you'll be disappointed. For a remodeler doing additions its excellent!

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   mike_delaney | Apr 25, 1999 07:55am | #5

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   Any advice on software that will allow you to design a deck or any other remodling project so the customer can get a general ideal of what it will look like. (also need one that will figure materials).