What's the best software for accurate framing layout?
Dec 17, 2006 · If you want endless, complete 3D flexibility - buy SketchUp, just don't expect it to count studs, layout plywood, or give you construction drawings. I've been teaching for years that you're not going to find any one design program that will do everything you need any more than you're going to find one saw that will cut everything you need to cut .
Built-in design software - JLC-Online Forums
Sep 28, 2010 · Re: Built-in design software John, It's hard to beat the price and versatility of Sketchup. If you were an early adopter and haven't used it in a while you might be surprised by how far it's come in the last few years. We use AutocadLT for residential design, including lots of millwork drawings. 20/20 is still the king of the cabinet world, I ...
Peachtree Accounting software - JLC-Online Forums
Jan 2, 2011 · Re: Peachtree Accounting software We used Sage's bigger product for a good sized construction company before switching to Accubuild around 10 years ago. I was never very happy with Sage's wanting to charge you a fortune for every little thing. I don't think Sage has gotten any better since then.
Hometech software - JLC-Online Forums
Dec 1, 2007 · Re: Hometech software To ALL Has anyone tried the Priosoft "Contractors office 6.0, it has an estimating sytem which is run using the Remodel Max program, plus it has many more features and everything is tied together with by the system. client info, estimates, proposals, invoices etc.. all with a couple of clicks of the mouse.
For Sale Softplan / Softlist V12 - $1700 - JLC-Online Forums
Sep 2, 2007 · Re: For Sale Softplan / Softlist V12 - $1700 Jason, Softplan with softlist is $2985.00 as per softplan website. That price of $1700 for V12 is still way too hi
Headers and YOUR code official - JLC-Online Forums
Aug 27, 2010 · My design and drafting software, Chief Architect, permits the user to specify default header sizing for openings this way: the user keys in thickness, count, depth for opening ranges, and max depth. For a big part of the US, if building with 2x6 walls, and suppliers stocking 2x lumber, multi-ply 2x headers are used.
Mouse/trackball/tablet/? for drawing - JLC-Online Forums
Jul 4, 2005 · Re: Mouse/trackball/tablet/? for drawing Your choices may be dictated somewhat by your software application, I am a residential designer and have tried various input devices but I always come back to a good 'ol 3 button mouse. Trackballs …
Wall Panel Software: Which one to choose? - JLC-Online Forums
Aug 22, 2007 · Eagle Metal - Eagle Design Software OptiFrame Software WalPlus + Wall Panel Design Software EZCad Inc. - WallCad BuildersCAD - Intelliframer Digital Canal - Solid Builder Thank you in advnace for any advice you may be able to provide. Sincerely, M
R-21 Wall Construction Techniques - JLC-Online Forums
Sep 25, 2001 · Re: R-21 Wall Construction Techniques Bill Its time you looked at other types of energy efficient construction, most notably ICF's and SIPs. Check out ICFWEB.com, forms.org, and link to others. Most ICF's provide R25+ by their very construction methods. To compare, wood framing needs to achieve about R50 to compare to the thermal mass of an ICF ...
New SoftPlan 2018 Home Design Software For Sale at 42% Savings!
Jul 16, 2020 · This is a brand new 2018 version of SoftPlan 3D architectural home design software, including the required copy protection key. I can also include my 'Learning SoftPlan' and 'Drawing with SoftPlan' books if desired (free tutorials are available online, so these aren't required, but available optionally).