Hi Way Muggers
Does anyone know of or had experience in software to somehow convert
2d plans (eg house plan) into a 3d model? Are some of these software
packages freely available? Im just looking for something simple to
get a better visual of our new house design and try to see it to
scale etc.
I have been searching on the net and there seem to be many for PC's
and some for Macs, but most are commercial and some are expensive.
Kind regards and thanks for any feedback
There are a few about
as others have mentioned, Sketchup is pretty good and has a free version.
You can import your floor plan then draw on top of it to create the
walls and roof.
It works in 3D which you may or may not find easy?
Once modelling you can rotate, create section go inside, add
textures, trees, landscaping etc. even export to a renderer.
have a look at http://www.pushpullbar.com
I have some video tutorial which show how to model off a plan. If
you would like to see it I can email it to you
domus.cad has a 30 day free trial - it allows modelling using basic
building elements - slabs, walls, doors windows
again you can import the sketch plan and model on top of it.
http://www.interstudio.net/domuscad14e/download.html
Personally I use BoA for most of my work, they also have a free trial
version, the paid version costs a bit.
just email if you need any further help
chris
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