Here are the steps I followed (NOTE: At this time, I am still on the trial version while I wait for my activation codes. I read an KB that said I should open the first floor but it fails just like the other two with the same error. My previous version created *.PL# where # was 0, 1, 2 for basement, first floor and second floor respectively. On the File Open screen, the file type is set to *.plan.

I am trying find how to open my existing plans. I just purchased Home Designer Architect 2018. Requirements: Windows 98 or higher 2-gigahertz processor 512 megabytes of memory, 3-D accelerated video card recommended.I have plans created in Home Designer Suite 6.0. You’ll want to get comfortable with some of the software’s simpler features before you tackle a curved staircase or an unusual roof design. What will visitors see when they come in the front door? Will the TV in the media cabinet be visible from the breakfast bar?Īlthough the program is designed for amateur users, it can get complicated and occasionally frustrating. The “camera view” lets you examine a room from a variety of perspectives.

The best part of the program may be its ability to show your creation in 3-D. The program comes with a database of more than 1,500 sample house plans - or you can build your own from scratch. This program will let you create dream homes on a Windows computer, a hobbyist version of Chief Architect, a home design program for professionals created by a Coeur d’Alene company that sells for more than $1,000.Īlthough Home Designer won’t produce the same detailed plans that you could hand to a builder, it does offer several high-end features, such as 3-D views and walk-throughs, a materials list and a library of more than 4,000 fixtures and furnishings.

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