"Roger Mills" wrote in message
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There are often questions in this NG about 3-D design software for various
purposes.

If anyone is interested, there is a fully functional version of TurboCAD
7.1
on the cover disk of the December (yes I know!) edition of PC Plus
magazine,
which is now available.

As far as I know, this is general purpose design software, and is not
aimed
at any particular area - such as house design or mechanical engineering -
although it can, of course be used for these things and many more.

Like all CAD software, it is likely to have a steep learning curve - but
with the winter evenings coming on, I thought some people might be
interested in having a go.

For the kitchen and bathroom, try 'Kitchendraw'
(http://www.kitchendraw.com/) , it's really excellent. UK based catalogues
of units and fitments can be downloaded, and you can use it for FREE for 24
hours (of actual design time). Professionals apparently use it and buy extra
time. I designed our kitchen and utlity room, generated lighting plans for
the electrician, plumbing for plumber etc over the last 6 months. Still have
7 hrs left! We were able to produce plan drawings for the units and
appliances, plus the downlighter positions, and elevations of each wall.

David Green
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