Julesh Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hello I am an Interior Designer in Australia. I am finding more of my clients who are building are asking for: A 3D design of their front elevations And 3D designs of some of their rooms including the kitchen and bathroom. Can you suggest which type of software would be best to use to get a professional look for these 3D drawings? The ones I have looked at either do a lot more than I need or only do interiors. I also have the issue that I use a MacBook Pro. I am prepared to use Bootcamp or Parallels but I have heard that can cause problems with the reliability of the software. TIA for you advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I say a good combination of 2D and 3D software. What have you looked at so far and what have you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesh Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi f700es I have used basic software for the home builder or renovator. The latest one was Microspot for Macs. I have time to learn something new and more complex. I just don't want to spend $1000's or to have to buy a Windows computer. But I want to get a professional look. Autocad Lt looked good except it doesn't seem to do 3D drawings. Any specific programs you could suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Well if LT would work for the 2D stuff then have a go with DraftSight. It is an LT clone and there is an OSX version. You should also look at SketchUp too. You have to use the pro version to get dwg support though but there is a way around that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesh Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thanks I will have a look at DraftSight. I looked at the galleries in Sketchup under Architecture. The images didn't have that realistic quality that AutoCad does. Am I wrong and looking in the wrong section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) You can make SU have the look you want. It does not have to be a "sketchy" look. Look at some of my posted SU art here and at DeviantArt. http://f700es.deviantart.com/gallery/ Edited July 4, 2012 by f700es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesh Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Wow are those images that look like scenery done in SketchUp? They are amazing. Draftsight says it is only does 2D - is that right? So then Sketchup looks the best. I'm not a computer person at all so excuse my ignorance. I gather dwg is the way these autocad files are saved. When you say "You have to use the pro version to get dwg support" - what happens if I don't have the pro version or a way to get around it? What will I not be able to do? Thanks so much for your help:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Oh no, the landscapes are photos. The architecture and millwork are SU images. Without the current pro SU you can't import dwg files. Now you can install the previous version and an add on for dwg import and then open the current version. This will allow you to use the current free version with dwgs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesh Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Lol how silly of me:oops: I love the kitchen one. Have you used any rendering programs with Sketchup? Thanks for the info about the dwg files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks, I have used kerkythea with SU before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julesh Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Wow kerkythea is fantastic:). Thanks for all your help. I have decided SketchUp is a great place to start. I am moving o/s later this year and will have lots of spare time. So I will get into it then. I am sure I will be back later with questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f700es Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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