Architechural Series 5000 V12

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Price: $433.58

Features

3D Custom Workshop Pro-This integrated CAD feature helps you create, edit, import, & export custom objects. Edge treatment--blending & chamfering 3D Custom Workshop Pro. Use these advanced tools to blend object edges; chamfer by length or angle.

Boolean Operations 3D Custom Workshop Pro-Perform addition and subtraction operations to quickly merge or remove surface areas.

LogiCursor technology 3D Custom Workshop Pro-Patented technology that predicts your next move and actually thinks, as you draw!

Pool Designer-Create a pool to your exact specs, choosing options such as depth, shape, lining, accessories, and more.

Data sharing w/Sketchup, 3D Studio, & Adobe Illustrator

Manufacturer Description
Punch! Architectural Series 5000 is a quantum-leap in performance and realism over any other competitive product. Its 3D redraw speeds are up to four times faster than the competition--allowing Hollywood-style walk- or fly-through in real time! Youll be amazed at the power, versatility, realism youll have at your fingertips! AS5000 builds on the already best-selling Architectural Series products, but with more explosive power, performance, and realism than ever before.

Features:

3D Custom Workshop Pro: this integrated CAD feature helps you create, edit, import, and export custom objects.
Edge treatment--blending and chamfering (3D Custom Workshop Pro): use these advanced tools to blend object edges; chamfer by length or angle.
Boolean Operations (3D Custom Workshop Pro): perform addition and subtraction operations to quickly merge or remove surface areas.
LogiCursor technology (3D Custom Workshop Pro): patented technology that predicts your next move and actually thinks, as you draw!
Aerial Views (top down): this new viewing option provides a helpful overview of your design to assist with interior planning. etc.
Color Sampling: interior decorators color matching tool lets you sample the color of any object, then perfectly coordinate your rooms walls, trim, carpet, etc. with complementary colors.
Ceiling Designer: templates are included, so you can easily create custom ceiling designs to top off your plan, including set trays, domes, gables, beams, etc.
Mantel Designer: get started fast with included templates, then choose custom styles and trim to create a unique, detailed mantel.
Reflections with previews: add reflections to objects, floors, etc., which brings your design to life with added realism.
Data sharing with Sketchup, 3D Studio, and Adobe Illustrator: import predrawn objects--thousands available on the Web--to convert and use in your Punch! drawings.
Bay Wall Tool: easily create bays and alcoves; use with the dormer tool for attics.
One click day to night: advanced lighting option allows you to change the lighting in your design from day to night with one simple click of the mouse.

PowerTools:

Ceiling Designer
Mantel Designer
Room Wizard
GSP Sun Angle
Pool Designer
Fireplace Wizard
Window and Door Designers
.DXF/.DWG Import/Export
Trim Designer
Roofing Wizard
Deck Designer with Deck Wizard
Site Planner
Topo Designer
Animator
Cabinet Wizard
PhotoView
PhotoView Editor
Plant Editor
Material Workshop
Elevation Editor
3D Custom Workshop
3D Custom Workshop Pro
RealModel
Layout Manager
Framing Editor
Fence Designer
Estimator
Symbol Editor
Section Detailer

Other Features:

2D/3D Exterior home design
2D/3D Interior home design
2D/3D Landscape design
Color Sampling
One click day to night lighting
Aerial views
Auto Elevation control
Plant Inventory Bar
Reflections
Automatic plant growth tool
Punch! Master Landscape Pro and Home
Design integrated
Punch! Interior Design Suite
Integrated
Skylight and Dormer cutout tools
Deck cutout tool
Brand name content
Decorator Palette
Punch! Updater
Accessories
Handicapped access and Solar symbols
Compass
Precision sizing
Precision Lighting Planner and effects
Expanded plant library
3DS Import
Foundation planner
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Ultimate Deck--deck design
Wainscoting
Object Organizer
3D Cutaway Slider
ClearView
Sprinkler system design
PlantFinder
Detail Creator
2D Elevations
Standard or Custom roofs
Custom door and window styles
Expanded measurements--supports fractions
Log home objects
Video (tool tip) tutorials
Getting started tutorials
Convert-2-3D
Enhanced file import/export support
Free Punch! Developer Kit available
AutoFraming
Floor Plan Trace
Interior material library
Exterior material library--siding, brick, rock, paint, stucco, block, wood, mulch, gravel, concrete, roofing, ground cover, and much more!
Virtual Ruler
Landscape topography
Fences, gates, and edging
Interior furniture objects
Exterior furniture objects
Automatic stair and railing generator
Automatic curved stair generator
Photo-realistic anti-aliasing
Definable sun location for shadows
Automatic floor plan dimensioning
Editable 3D house plans
Editable 3D deck & room templates including kitchen, garage, dining, bath, bedroom, closet, and handicap access
2D/3D CAD furniture design
English or metric measurements
Schedules including framing, window, door, roofing, and more!

Product Description
Punch! Architectural Series 5000 provides you with out matched performance and realism for all your Home, Landscape, and Design needs. Commanding power, versatility and our trademark LogiCursor technology, a patent pending technology, that predicts your next move and thinks as you draw, makes this new software solution, a must have, for anyone thinking about building a home, remodeling a home, refreshing a bathroom, redesigning a kitchen, and even your landscaping! These features along with exceptional Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and several various 3D capabilities make this a comprehensive all inclusive software package that can save you time and money that might otherwise be paid to architects and design professionals. Take the guess work out of leaving your design ideas to others, show your style and save time and money! You can even print blue prints or make a model with our patented Real Model 3D Modeling tool! Think you can't start fast enough? Our Quick-start tools get your started fast, with integrated videos and players let you watch or repeat Tool Tips whenever you like!

Reader Reviews
The main difference between AS 5000 and its predecessor AS 4000 is the incorporation of 3D Custom Workshop Pro, which is a restricted/modified version of Punch's basic ViaCAD 2D/3D application. Overall, this is a positive change as Custom Workshop Pro allows importing designs from other software into Punch's 3D Object Library, including those that are widely available as Google Sketchup files. However, the implementation of Custom Workshop Pro is flawed. The program is unstable and crashes even with some of Punch's own objects and does not render imported object textures properly. Otherwise, AS 5000 offers little additional features and remains problematic and seriously flawed, especially when designing any even slightly non-traditional constructions. Despite the wide array of poorly documented features and peculiar behaviors, you will be forced into making design compromises, even if you critically comb through all available instruction materials such as printed manuals, the program's electronic help and tutorial videos, and internet resources including the heavily advertised Punch University online video courses. I cannot recommend this software to any user. Entry level users are better served using any of the widely available cheap, low-end products to decide if house design/CAD is for them or not. Once you have made the decision to proceed with your own design and creation (and I would bet any money that this would only be the case for a small minority), Punch AS 5000 will quickly show its limitations to you, especially when any non-conventional designs are concerned. If you are planning a conventional design, then why purchase a high-end architectural CAD product in the first place? Having used the features of Punch AS 5000 extensively for real projects, and now comparing it to the trial version of Chief Architect X1, I came to the conclusion that the higher priced Chief Architect X1 is well worth every penny that you would spend on it (not to mention the available support options), provided you are REALLY SERIOUS AND COMMITTED about using it. I am in no way affiliated with Chief Architect and I really wish their product was more affordable, and did not have a USB locking device, etc. However, even if your time would be worth minimum wage, Chief Architect would be worth its high price economically. Remember that no software will allow you to develop new ideas, or implement them with a few mouse clicks. In my case, I was able implement my plan using Chief Architect literally in a matter of hours, which was a task that had proven itself impossible while using Punch AS 5000 for several weeks. Designing a house plan is a long and arduous process, requiring far more time, patience, and perseverance than you would expect, as well as innumerable visits to libraries and other sources for reference. As always, the Devil is in the details, and this is precisely where AS 5000 falls short. The user will be forced to compromise for example on floor plan/wall layout in order to create a desired roof. These compromises not only cost you time and force you to troubleshoot after minor adjustments, but they also make the difference between a spectacular versus mediocre-at-best end-result. Unless you are a qualified professional, you will also need to have your plans reviewed, approved and signed off by a qualified professional. In this context, I have not come across any professionals who either use or recommend using Punch's line of house design products for obvious reasons. They all use products of AutoCAD's and Chief Architect's caliber and reputation. And speaking of low-end products, why use Punch's if they all culminate in AS 5000, when Chief Architect also provides low-end, affordable consumer products that would offer a more convenient transition to Chief Architect? The bottom line is that Punch has put out the same interface and underlying design year-after-year. The limitations of the program's current implementation undermine the user's creativity and impair the overall work flow. The incorporation of additional features and wizards do not save the flawed overall program design, even if any of the included wizards/components/features would shine individually. Punch should finally start listening to its more knowledgeable consumers and should also try to offer its services to professionals whose feedback could in turn improve its overall product line. I would have considered a higher rating as appropriate if the program was being sold as something for entertainment rather than for such a serious undertaking as designing a house. Support options are inadequate. For example, you cannot expect any support if you happen to use even a high-end laptop PC. The questions on their user forums are of the variety of "how do I register my program" or "how do I return my software" and there is an inadequate number of entries that offer any complicated help or advice. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

Architechural Series 5000 V12
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