New product coming late January?

[BHGUserNearChgo]

This is stupid... but I saw a post earlier today that confirmed a new product coming in late Jan(?) for a list $199 that seemed to add some features to what HD Deluxe has. Now I cannot find that post. Anyone know where I saw this and what I am referring to?

[daydreamer]

It's in the Off Topic Forum:
http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware...ead.php?t=5679


If you are thinking about that product at $200 you should consider the special offer for Pro 7 for less than $250

[Decor8z]

Funny you should ask, it's in the Off Topic section:

Something "New" This Way Comes

[BHGUserNearChgo]

It's in the Off Topic Forum:
http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware...ead.php?t=5679


If you are thinking about that product at $200 you should consider the special offer for Pro 7 for less than $250

I get something that says I don't have permission when I attempt to go to that link. Also, I only see the ANNOUNCMENTS & Q&A forums; I don't see any OFF TOPIC one listed?

[daydreamer]

There are 3 forums when you first log on to Hometalk.

Q&A
Suggestions
Off Topic

Below that is
Announcements

Maybe you should try to Log off then log back in to see what you get.

[BHGUserNearChgo]

Odd, but when I log in (just joined today), I only see:

Q&A
Suggestions

Oh well. thanks anyway.

[daydreamer]

Well here's what it said

New - Architectural Home Designer

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Yes, in fact there will be a new product out by the end of January. It will be BH&G Architectural Home Designer. The MSRP will be $199. As the date gets closer, we'll post more information on that product - until then, here's a few of the new features:

-Improved Material Painter® Tool with Material Definition – enhanced control of material appearance, and now change the color of a material simply and easily – like changing the color of siding, roofing or other materials

-A New Library Render preview – browse the library items with a full 3D preview before you place them in your design

-A New User Interface with both Drop-Down toolbars and the classic parent-child toolbars

and....

- A New Virtual Walk-Thru Tool – Draw Your Record Line to Automatically Generate

More to come.
__________________
Scott Harris
Chief Architect, Inc.

[daydreamer]

So where are you if you are close to the the windy city?

I spent about 15 years in Westmont, Downers Grove and Hinsdale area.

[BHGUserNearChgo]

Way North of those areas though I am familiar with them as I worked in Lombard at Finnley & Highland from about 1985-1988. I am close to Gurnee area and work in Libertyville.

[BHGUserNearChgo]

I did. Used the CONTACT US link at bottom of page. No response (yet)...

[bconfidenceman]

On January 4, 2008 Daydreamer wrote:

It's in the Off Topic Forum:
http://hometalk.homedesignersoftware...ead.php?t=5679

If you are thinking about that product at $200 you should consider the special offer for Pro 7 for less than $250


I'm new to HomeTalk and am planning to purchase Achitectural HD or HD Pro 7. I've reviewed several posts trying to determine my best choice. I've seen HD Pro priced at Costco for $399.00 and Achitectural HD at $199.00. It would seem that with HD Pro 8 looming on the horizon, HD Pro 7 for $250.00 would be a great choice but I can't follow this link and I don't have the "Off Topic forum " that the post references.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

[daydreamer]

Hey BHG,

Chief Architect -800-805-0374, I'm sure they would love to hear from you.

[bconfidenceman]

I spoke with Chief Architect's Sales Department, they are expecting HD Pro 8 at the end of March. The $250.00 promotion referenced in the earlier post has expired and they don't know yet what incentives may be offered once HD 8 is released.

Thanks for the info.

[daydreamer]

bc,

You're welcome.
Yeah, the special sale they had ended Jan 7th.

[bconfidenceman]

Too little, too late.

I hope they have discounts on Pro 7 following 8 release. I'm not sure that I want to wait until late March...April to purchase. I assume they will have an upgrade path to 8.