Cheap 44100 - PUNCH! HOME DESIGN ARCHITECTURA SERIES 18 SM BOX-CAN VERSION (Software) (Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95) Price

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Customer Reviews of 44100 - PUNCH! HOME DESIGN ARCHITECTURA SERIES 18 SM BOX-CAN VERSION

does not work as advertised
I upgraded from Punch's Super Homesuite because I wanted to do Heating and Air Conditioning design (as well as model my house which is a 1 and 1/2 story house - a two story house with a room with a vaulted ceiling to the second story). AS-18 costs more money and was a step back from Super Home Suite. The moderator for Punch's on-line community states the software is really meant for visualization, not for actual design. Actual design is what I purchased it for. I am a Licensed Professional Engineer. I purchased the software for some remodelling projects and perhaps a shed in the yard. 20 years in the business and i found this software difficult, frustrating and unsuitable. I am still looking for a capable & easy to use home remodelling/design program. I wish I would have checked the reviews from Amazon before buying.

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AS18 Makes Simple Tedious
I have read the book, used the online help and still, this program just makes simple things tedious. For example: I create a wall, then click to move it -- poof there's a flyout menu in your face. Click the wall again and NOW you can move it. <
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>There's just a lot of stuff like that. Little annoyances that make the simple, harder. I am extremely disappointed as the potential with AS18 is there. Maybe their new 3000 addresses some of the tedium, but I'm not willing to pay the price right now. <
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Awesome Program!!!!!
Whaa... to the reviewer that gave this great program 1 star. Don't let that review stear you away from purchasing it. Of course there is a learning curve to every designer program. This particular version has a great user manual. A on-line forum that you can get expert advice on questions you may have. There are also video tutorials to help walk you thru step by step almost all details of building your dream home. I have been a PUNCH user for over 2 years and I own all the versions except Architectural series 3000. Down the road I will purchase it. I give this program 5+ stars!