Freeware floorplan software

[PistonReg]

Has anyone used one they would recommend?

[dave_s13]

No. And I think that's because no such thing exists??? I may be wrong though.

If you're resourceful you could acquire a copy of AutoCad LT10 to trial for a bit.

You need to know how to use though. Not hard but not easy either.

[holloway_dave]

Depends what you actually want to use it for, but google sketchup might be an option?

http://sketchup.google.com/

It doesn't really have the detailed dimensioning etc that you would get in a CAD program, but it might be suitable for what you're after.

Do a google search for "google sketchup floorplan" for examples of people using to create floor plans.

[dave_s13]

holloway_dave said:

Depends what you actually want to use it for, but google sketchup might be an option?

http://sketchup.google.com/

It doesn't really have the detailed dimensioning etc that you would get in a CAD program, but it might be suitable for what you're after.

Do a google search for "google sketchup floorplan" for examples of people using to create floor plans.

I'll go eat my hat then.

I might have a play with that later on tonight.

[herbialfa]

http://www.floorplanner.com

Its fairly easy to use. I picked it up in about 30 minutes.

Google sketch up is easy as well but is a bit more involved when importing windows/ doors etc


Really depends on what you are after!

[touching cloth]

herbialfa said:

http://www.floorplanner.com

Its fairly easy to use. I picked it up in about 30 minutes.

Google sketch up is easy as well but is a bit more involved when importing windows/ doors etc


Really depends on what you are after!

I've used floorplanner.com recently to map out a few ideas for bathrooms and a new kitchen - I dare say its laughable compared to dedicated software, but it suited my needs down to a tee.

[herbialfa]

Laughable????

Its free!!!! ;-)

[touching cloth]

Yes, I particularly liked that aspect of it

[herbialfa]

& its very easy to use!!!!

[PistonReg]

It looks good, plus as you say it's free.

Thanks folks - it's jsut what I was looking for!

[Meeja]

I think the free version of Google Sketchup limits the size that you can print out at.

A4 being the maximum

(This is what one of my graphic designers tells me anyway!)

[skeeterm5]

to be honest, i used a pencil and graph paper and ruler - old fashioned but hey, its free and it works!

S

[Lord Flathead]

Free pencil, graph paper and ruler; where?