cement or stone walls

[mejohnm]

Heya all,

I live in Germany but I do not speak the language so good to use German's Data Becker house design software. My question: Does this software have the option to build a house with cement or non wood materials? Since in Germany a majority of the homes are cement walls, or brick type walls, I need to design with the material that is available. Many thanks to any replies.

mejohnm

[Allen42ACJ]

Hello
You can edit the wall for thickness and material..
Good luck...

[mejohnm]

Thanks for the quick answer. I was thinking of getting home designer deluxe. I know I will still need an architect but at least that person will know what we would like.

[Allen42ACJ]

Your welcome
I am an early riser...
Hope you get it and keep coming back here..
Pro 7 is much better if you can afford it..

[daydreamer]

HD Pro 7 will work without a doubt!

[mejohnm]

The 400 hundred or so is a bit too much for me. If I get the deluxe, will I be able to upgrade later on? And will the deluxe also have the wall material option too?

[Allen42ACJ]

Yes you can upgrade.
Think you can change the walls to.Some one with that version will have to answer..

[daydreamer]

It probably sounds like it might be a bit much but when you consider how much it's going to cost you for architectural support then it's really only pennies.

See this link for upgrades http://www.homedesignersoftware.com/rebates/

or send an email about upgrading.

I don't have deluxe so I can't comment on whether it can do it or not.

[Larry]

I don't think Deluxe can edit walls (old user of it) but you can paint them brick and masonary colours. It will not reflect on the bill of materials list though.

So it depends on wheteher you just need looks or actual construction information. (Deluxe or Pro)

[mejohnm]

So only the pro would include the correct listing of materials for the bill? I guess this is okay since I do not think that Pro would account for Euros instead of dollars nor for the prices of materials here in Germany. Or would the Pro version do this?

[daydreamer]

The materials list works a lot like an Excel Spreadsheet, in fact it can be exported into an Excel spreadsheet.

The materials list allow you to input your pricing information and Unit information. It performs the math.

Attached is a sample from HD Pro 7.