Software to use to design floor plans/ house layouts on nac/shac

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    DazHat

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    Hi
    Wondering what software people are using to design their floor plans or bedroom layouts images for use on a shac/nac tablet.
    Ive seen some nice layouts and i would like to do the same.
    Thanks
     
    DazHat, Aug 30, 2018
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    GlenF

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    Hi DazHat,

    I was hoping to hear some answer to this as well before purchasing.

    Glen
     
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    lcrowhurst

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    I tend to get the plans from the architects, then use photoshop/pixelmator/boxysvg to edit them and convert for use on shac. Basically any graphic package that can output a png, jpp or svg format. I haven't done any 3d plans at present.
     
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    jboer

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    Depending on what you get in the first place, Inkscape could be a good place to start.
     
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    Not sure if this is what you are after...I used Smartdraw for my images in HomeGate. Worked well for me. A couple of examples attached...This is the background and then I add the components etc.
     

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    thanks all
     
    GlenF, Sep 5, 2018
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