freeware floor plan software

[jaysta]

Hi guys,

Thanks for clicking to read my question. Hope someone can help.

I'm wondering what freeware software is good for drawing up 2D floor plans to scale. Does anyone use any?

If so, what software do you use and is it any good?

Thanks,

Jay

 

[Tipper]

Try Google Sketchup.

 

[jaysta]

Cheers Tipper,

I tried that but it's more 3D and all I'm after doing is a 2D floor layout of the upstairs floor in my house.

Last night I tried Envisioneer Express if this is any use to anyone. It's free to download but it's a bit of a big download and a big install. You can also switch between 2D and 3D but it is primarily 2D.

Hope this helps someone else.

Thanks again

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

In Sketchup you just click on the top view and turn off perspective to get a true 2d plan view.

 

[jaysta]

Ah, cheers Freddy.

May give that a go as I'm not liking Envisioneer due to having to get a line drawn exactly to length first time. i.e. you can't seem to go to Properties of a line and amend its length without it affecting the other lines it's linked to.

Pain in the bum!

Thanks again

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Aye you generally get what you pay for and as Envisioneer is free..........

Sketchup seems to break the rule though.

 

[Ejaz]

this software is Free but you can pay extra to upgrade to a version with more features (Draft IT PLus) for about £20

http://www.cadlogic.com/products/draftit/

this is money well spent, i used this to produce drawings for a structural engineer and also submitted and passed planning, save me about £400 compared to employing an architect!

 

[DevilDamo]

I may have copies of AutoCAD at home

 

[MrClanger]

It's a free for 2D use.
You pay for the 3D version.
It's 'geared' to mechanical stuff, but is OK for any 2D drawing


http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/solidedge/free2d/index.shtml

 

[DavidWP]

To do serious drawing for local Authority approval and builders use you need professional software.
Sketchup and the like are good for quick schemes and tinkering.
Don't be mean, try TurboCad or AutoCad LT.
Large hint; look at computer fairs

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

To do serious drawing for local Authority approval and builders use you need professional software.
Sketchup and the like are good for quick schemes and tinkering.
Don't be mean, try TurboCad or AutoCad LT.
Large hint; look at computer fairs

Actually Google Sketchup is used by many commercial firms.

 

[SamTHorn]

Thanks you very much for the share.

Cheers.

 

[DevilDamo]

Ooooold thread!!!