- Advanced CAD editing tools such as replicate, line weights, point-to-point move, custom patterns
- Automatic Build Terrain and Terrain Perimeter tools create flat, irregular shaped, or sloped lots
- Cabinet Designer lets you create unlimited cabinet styles; choose colors, countertops and door styles
- Powerful deck and patio tools allow you to design and visualize your new deck with 3D models and can help you estimate the costs
- Generate various styles of Automatic roofs or manually design any custom roof including curved roofs
Product Description
Design your dream home like the professionals with Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Pro 8.0 which is professional home design software for the serious home enthusiast. Developed by Chief Architect, this new product includes exclusive design advice by the experts at Better Homes and Gardens magazines. It is perfect for Home Design, Remodeling, Interior Design, Kitchens, Baths, and Deck and Landscaping projects. Some of the features include Advanced CAD tools, … More >>
I was about to purchase this digital download on 3/23/09 for $379, the next day it is $455! Amazon would not honor their price the day before! Went ahead and bought it and now…. 3 weeks later… it is priced at $356!! Unbelievable! This really upset me and made me made with Amazon who I love to order through. How about some consistency so your customers don’t feel screwed, Amazon???
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased HomeDesigner Pro 7.0, and then upgraded to version 8.0. The software is pretty good, especially for a one level floor plan. It gets pretty iffy, for multi level plans. The videos are helpful, but I keep looking at Barnes and Noble, for a book that would explain how to use some of the really great features of this product.
What really bothers me, is that when I now start the program, I get this popup window that informs me that an “update” is available. Normally, when I see that an update is available, it is a no cost update to the current version. But…no, this update is for a $200.00 upgrade to the next version. THIS IS NOT AN UPDATE!!! And it’s pretty annoying to have to click the NO button, just to start the software that I’ve already paid for.
Functionally, the libraries don’t really include uptodate materials, and eventhough this is supposed to be a Chef Architect product, it’s really turning out to be a poorly supported product.
And then there’s this UBS device, used to make sure that the software is being run legally. Well, if you can tell that I don’t have the latest version of your software, why do I need to have the stupid USB device taking up one of my ports?
So, I have to say that the product is not really bad, and can be pretty useful, but this whole issue of making sure that the software is being run legally, and the annoying “Update” messages makes me sometimes regret that I’ve spent the money. It’s beginning to look like a money pit.
Rating: 3 / 5