Virtual Architect Home & Landscape Platinum Suite

I find this software difficult to use since I have very little background in building construction. The software assist is a bit rigid. And in the end I get frustrated and close it. Eventually Ill learn to use it but, there is definitely a learning curve with this software.

This software is quit powerful and is exactly what I was looking for. While not the current version (6.0 is most current), it is very comprehensive. I strongly suggest that: 1) any buyer use the tutorials included; 2) have your measurements ready to plug into the program when you actually begin the design process, and 3) while watching the tutorials, make a draft version of what project you want to create (like a kitchen) and dont worry about getting it perfect - while you learn the program! This is a CAD type program and can seem rigid/unforgiving. The undue and edit elements are very helpful when needed.

As a website designer, and definitely not a draftsman, I use this program to draw house plans for a home builder client. Does the trkick.

loser product - cant get it too function. wish i had my QuikCad.

A) This isnt the HGTV version. This is Virtual Architect. Box looks pretty much the same so maybe VA bought it and ruined it? Anyway. Wont install on my Windows 7 system. Went online, did everything I was told. Installed a bunch of SQL server stuff and disabled a bunch of startup items to give it due diligence. Nothing worked. Total garbage. Spend up and buy something that works.

I was hoping to use it to create a floorplan layout to scale for a kitchen and bath remodel. Maybe I just missed that feature. Havent had a lot of time to play around with it, so cannot properly evaluate.

Very cheap, ...like old technology. Not worth $20.

We are remodeling and were hoping to use this to do our makeover project. It is so complicated to use that we are discouraged. We have some computer know how and still are unable to understand the program. This must be for more advanced builders and drafters.

Not usable!

Absolutely NOT NOT NOT user friendly. The styles are very dated and to change any scales is a total nightmare. Scanning photos not easy and forget it if you have surveys or blueprints to scan it even worse than a nightmare. So frustrated! What I was excited about getting for my birthday has turned into the worst gift ever!!!!! Dont waste your time or money.