GRAND DESIGNS 3D Feature Comparision



Features

Self Build & Development
Renovation & Interior
Kitchen & Bathroom
Prices Include VAT
£99.99 £29.99£9.99
Textures1,300
1,300 1,300
Relevant objects
7,2004,800
3,300
Number of floors
50
50
2
Number of new buildings
10
3
1
Metric and imperial
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Split levels (use new buildings)
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Room planner
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Wall types
88
8
Round/curved walls
77 0
Spline wall
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Cavity wall details
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Wall outline editor
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Door types
59
59
59
Door macro editor
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Window types
4343
43
Window types - extended
3 3 0
Window macro editor
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Skylights
24 24 0
Solar panels
99
0
Stair types
1616
0
Roof types
1010
0
Dormer types
88
0
Beams
22 2
Support types
1414
2
Chimney types
44
4
Block editor
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Cross sections
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Elevation views
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Wall editing tools
88
8
Wall cut out
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Ceiling cut out
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Stair cut out
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Balcony editor
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Railing editor
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Property/ground area tools 44
 
Ground contour tools
10
10
 
Title blocks ticktick
 
Title block editor
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Dimension types
9
6
2

Measuring tool

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Transfer properties
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Guideline types
5
5
5
Raytrace/Renderingticktick tick
Walkthroughticktick tick
World location
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Light calculations
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Import background pictures
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3D Modeller
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Grouping/ungroupingticktick tick
Save/export as
BMP
BMP
BMP
"JPG
JPG
JPG
"WMF
WMF
WMF
"EMF
EMF
EMF
"HTML
HTML
 
"DXF
DXF
 
"3DS
  
"MBA
  
2D Import
DXF
DXF
 
"DWG
DWG
 
"3DS
3DS
 
View mode control
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Save views
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Tile Designer
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Tile Planner
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2D Graphics Editor
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Pack n go
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Window designer macro**
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Door designer macro**
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Ground area assistanttick  
Project view assistant
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XML - export
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CreativeLines program tick  
Create drawings for planning application tick  
Printed Setup guide (colour)  tick
Printed Getting Started Manual (colour)ticktick
 
Printed FAQ (colour)
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Printed Reference Guide (colour)
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Start-up AssistantGet started on your next home design project quickly with the Start-up Assistant will help you with quick links to video tutorials, projects, help and support.

Draw in 2D and visualise in 3DDraw in 2D and Visualise in 3D
Much like drawing a plan on a drawing board; you draw using a bird’s eye view removing the complexity of working in 3D.  Simply drag and drop walls, doors and windows etc. Into your project, placing each element precisely with the help of guidelines and a definable grid.  As you are drawing your project, a 3D model is being drawn in real time.  With a click of a single button you can instantly view your project in 3D.  Choose different elevation views, cross sections, light calculations and walk through virtual tours before any construction commences.

Visualise Creative IdeasVisualise and test your creative ideas!

Add furniture and fittings; quickly drag and drop colours, materials and textures and see your creative ideas come to life. Realistic light, reflections and shadows will also help determine lighting and finishes

Detailed Floor PlansPrint your drawings at any scale or paper size you wish.  Add accurate dimension lines and other details required for planning permission.  Cavity walls can also be represented in your plans.  Show landscaping, fittings and furniture in your plans.  Send your files to your architect using the DXF export tool or import DXF CAD drawings and commence designing from existing plans.

Roof EditorAutomatic roof or manual roof design supports a variety of roof styles including ridge, pent, flat, hipped, partially hipped, mansard (French roof), Mansard gable, Barrel, sloping roof and dormers.  Design complex roofs using free the free roof tool and/or multiple buildings.

Dormer WindowsDormer windows can be placed into roofs, supporting Flat, pitched, trapezoid, hipped, barrel, bat and terrace dormer windows.
Stair EditorGenerate and place stairs with a few simple clicks, adjust parameters and see the changes instantly in 3D.  Supports timber and concrete stairs, including straight, L shaped, U shaped, spiral, curved, winding, ramps and your own shape using the polygonal stairs.
Multiple Floors and Split LevelsAdditional floors are easily added allowing you to copy all or some of the existing floor plan.  Different floor heights can be set for each floor level allowing you to create complex split level designs.  Floors can be viewed individually or as a whole in order to simplify your workspace.
Sections and ElevationsAs your designs are automatically created in 3D, elevations and cross-sections can be viewed instantly in 2D and 3D.  Easily communicate your ideas by viewing your cross-section in 3D.  Dimension measurements can be shown in both Elevation and Cross-sectional 2D views.
Grand Designs Sample ProjectsGRAND DESIGNS Sample Projects
Sample templates from real Grand Designs TV projects and other iconic buildings. 
Avoid costly mistakes, design changes and decision making stresses during your project by planning and visualising prior to construction. Develop extensions or conversions. Perfect for home improvements and interior design. Take a virtual tour of your house plans in full 3D and examine the inside and outside in close-up detail to accurately realise your dream before taking any action. Designing your house to suit your lifestyle will ensure you get the home you desire and save you money by getting it right.

System Requirements:
PC-DVD only.
Windows® XP(SP2)/Vista/Windows 7
900 MB Free Hard Disk Space

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Tutorials

Dive deeper into the world of GRAND DESIGNS 3D with informative and detailed written tutorials on a variety of topics drawing, adding objects, texturing, adding roofs, and much more at our Tutorials section.

Self Build & Development

Self Build and Development
GRAND DESIGNS 3D Self Build & Development edition allows you to design a complete home, including multiple buildings, interiors and garden design.

£99.99(inc. VAT)

Kitchen & Bathroom

Kitchen and Bathroom Designer
GRAND DESIGNS 3D Kitchen & Bathroom edition includes an easy to use interface, allowing you to experiment with room layouts before commiting to expensive renovations.

£9.99(inc. VAT)