On 2 Oct 2003 15:39:25 -0700, (dave) wrote:

Thanks for the tip. I am looking for some software to plan floor areas
and to plan an extension. I used IMSI floorplan v2 but no longer works
with my operating system ( windows NT ). 3d not necessary. there are
loads of yank programmes but sizes of bathroom units etc are way out
so not useful. Any recommondations ?

I use Lightwave myself, but surely no one in their right mind could
justify the expense of it solely for DIY alone! Where I find it scores
is that I make everything I need in it, so it matters not to me what
sizes of anything it comes with if you see what I mean.

Following that line of thought, Discreet software make GMax available
as a free download on their site. I'd add this warning though, the
learning "curve" is more of a "cliff", but there are books in the
shops for 3dMax and that's it's bigger brother, so learning is not
going to be that bad for anyone determined enough to put in the effort
it would require - you'll need a recent, quick computer with plenty of
ram though to get anything like the best out of it.

It is amazing how much a proper 3d application can help if you can
manage to find the self discipline for it though.

Take Care,
Gnube
{too thick for linux}