If you would like to dive right in, you can choose the Building Wizard. When you first start up Home Designer Pro you will be presented with this Main Screen:

3D preview with furniture, light and surroundings.

Over 380 new symbols for electrical, gas, water and security appliances.

Plan roof-mounted photovoltaic installations easily.

Precise 3D previews for every planning step.

Access to multiple new objects through Google Sketchup and Collada model import.

In response to user requests, 300 new symbols for gas, water and security appliances have also been added.” Features 3D raster elements enable users to swiftly plan and process huge areas and support for mirroring of objects and 2D symbols allows for even more customization. Options for photovoltaic systems have been improved with the addition of the popular roof-mounted installations.

The new version also supports Sketchup and Collada imports for even more detailed furnishings. Three design levels (2D, 3D, cross-section) provide maximum clarity at every planning step. Ashampoo Home Designer Pro 4 comes with professional-quality walls, ceilings, windows, doors, recesses, skylights, solar panels, chimneys as well as electrical appliances.

The impressive 3D view supports virtual tours to survey buildings already in the planning phase. Every aspect of construction planning is covered. The extensive object catalog covers everything from furniture to electrical appliances and decorations. The project wizard combined with multiple automatic features helps users get started quickly and greatly facilitates complex calculations. “Ashampoo Home Designer Pro 4 enables users to design, furnish and visualize their dream home, extension or redecoration on their PCs. Ashampoo had generously offered 5 (five) licenses for their Home Designer Pro 4 program each valued at $49.99 (US) to some lucky DCT readers.

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