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Old 09-05-2008, 12:11 AM   #1
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Looking for basic software to draw floor plans and elevations
I build additions, screen rooms, and decks. I need a program to help me with estimateing, and drawing basic floor plans and elevation views. Any suggestions

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Most Contractors just use QuickBooks but that doesn't cut it when you want to grow your business. We use Service CEO for our company and franchise operations. It is like $2495 (not cheap) but once you buy it they don't kill you with addiitonal charges. It's real easy to use, even a plumber can figure it out
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i build additions, screen rooms, and decks. I need a program to help me with estimateing, and drawing basic floor plans and elevation views. Any suggestions

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Try AutoCAD lite.
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I have AutoCad 2009. If you good and know where to look you can get it off the internet for free. (full version.not trial or upgrade.)
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I have AutoCad 2009. If you good and know where to look you can get it off the internet for free. (full version.not trial or upgrade.)
You realize that is against the law and you could be thrown in jail / fined heavily for it. If you want the software, buy the damn thing. How would you like someone to steal from you? This is not directed specifically at you, but pirated software in general.
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There are a lot of totally different solutions out there, so I think it becomes a matter of preference. I found a pretty easy/free one though. One of my friends told me about this beta application called project dragonfly:dragonfly.autodesk.com
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