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Really loving the new walkthrough feature. I have used it on multiple jobs with tremendous success! My customers love sending the link to the unlisted Youtube video to all their friends showing what they are going to build. So much better than messing with SoftPlan Review 3D's, and easier than creating a bunch of images.
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The walkthrough function is incredibly easy to use also. I made one this morning that and it only took a few minutes to create the path of travel. After a few minutes of rendering it was done.
I am finding that it really speeds up the early design process. I don't need to create and email a bunch of images, just simply update the movie.Derrik Bauer Tri County Lumber, IA, USA.
I love love love the plan set templates. This time saver is huge!As I create a plan set, I will neatly name and order them (Cover, Front and Rear Elevations, etc) and reference in the correct drawings. I do not use the auto-label feature (yet) but it seems label it exactly as you name the file. This label can also be manually edited.When loading a plan set from template, it seems to pull in most files, including those that do not match exactly.
Wherever there is something missing, there is a dialog that you can change the reference. I thought it to be very intuitive.Harry Staab Designer, NE, USA. Been a user for 7-8 years now and I do upgrade every 2 years.I’m not a power user and still don’t use all of the features and have no idea how to use some of them. I’m really a self-employed carpenter that mainly uses the program to do quick little drawing of the present home and a basic design for the addition or a basic design of the new home. Yes, I find the upgrade costs to be a bit much but I can understand that. The main problem I have is if I buy a new computer I have to go back and install the first version I purchased before I can install an update on that computer.
Trying to keep track of a version 8 and soon to be 9 years old is problematic. I do understand that these are updates but this is a royal pain and I also do understand that this is not an easy problem to fix because we are buying updates and not new versions. Just my 2 cents worth.
Larkin,We appreciate your interest in SoftPlan, and you’re going to enjoy the transition to an object-based program. With SoftPlan you’ll be working with walls, openings, beams, cabinets, roofs, foundations, and so forth – almost everything is an object – and that gives you the ability to create automatic elevations, cross sections, interior details, renderings, materials lists, and energy calculations. We have incredible renderings and walk-throughs, and our reView app allows your customers to view their floor plans on devices such as iPads, Androids, and standard computers. It’s the type thing your customers expect these days, and SoftPlan delivers.We stand apart from the competition with our ability to handle the tougher construction drawings you run into.
We tackle complex roof systems (not just simple hips and gables), stepped foundations, complex and varied stairs, decks, varied building options, floor and ceiling systems, pony and knee walls, framing diagrams, opening, electrical, and other schedules, and etc. Drop in beams and a beam pocket is created, set in a toilet and have an automatic plumbing drop, choose from thousands of symbols and details, with the ability to always create more. Make any change and know that it’s properly integrated throughout the model.
Jump into light commercial and pole barns and know we’re going to work great.A lot of programs look the same in marketing materials, but you’ll find SoftPlan by far the strongest to deliver on fast and accurate construction drawings, and still with incredible renderings and walk-throughs. When you buy SoftPlan you’ll have a toll-free number and email to our technical staff, online access to all our training videos, and a great “Drawing with SoftPlan” book that paces you through an actual project. You’ll have the resources to learn the program and be up-and-running in just a few weeks.I’m glad to answer any further questions you might have, so feel free to give me an email at or by calling at 800-248-0164 ext. Thanks for giving us a look, and I look forward to hearing from you.James Turner. As a designer who started with AutoCad — decades ago — I switched to SoftPlan 8 after checking out Chief Architect &c. And over the last 20yrs of using SP and being courted by other Co.
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–(ReVit) Archi-Cad, Chief Architect, ExpressCad (all of who are touting their BIM capabilities) I have always ended up with SoftPlan I am replying to re-iterate James’ comment about standing apart SoftPlans ability to allow for more than just a “fake” pretty picture is key to our success with contractors — SP’s ability to build construction methodologies aids in the ability to produce accurate details and sections without “fudging it” —Just my two cents —Scott. Being a user since the early 90’s (v4.6) or something like that, I have to say I’m a little put off over the past few years.Put off about the continual updates, and here’s why. I update to the latest version, I’m only a few months having paid off that version and you release another. In previous years, “some time ago”, you did version “upgrade patches”, and in many cases, those added additional features and enhancements.
James, if you are really doing several hundred plans a year, SoftPlan is an outstanding bargain for you – it’s only a few dollars per plan – probably less than your morning cup of coffee. I’ve been a licensed architect for 35 years. When I started, we drew everything by hand, and ran prints one at a time on the office diazo machine (love the ammonia smell). As a sole practitioner designing only a few homes each year, my per-plan cost is much higher than yours – but I still consider it a great bargain. Changing walls without getting out the electric eraser – marvelous.
Creating several variations without re-drawing the entire plan or cutting and pasting – a miracle. I started using SoftPlan with version 8 or 9 and have loved every upgrade since. It’s time for you to stop complaining and enjoy the miracles of the digital age.
I have been a softplan user since version 9. Softplan has come a long way and has made significant positive changes in the software. I remember sending 100s of suggestions (especially for 2012) and was surprised to see all the incorporated in that version and beyond.I did not realize 2016 is out and would like to compare it to my current version (2014). I do not see much as of now for what is in this new version. Will there be a complete list soon?Suggestion, send blanket e-mail to us users when new versions are out please.