My Virtual Home Better Homes And Gardens
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2/06/2009
1:52 am
#1
11 Apr 2009
442
Tarneit, West Melbourne VIC
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I downloaded the free version off the net and I can not work out how to use it 
Maybe I might have more luck if I bought the full working version????
It has me completely stumped!
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2/06/2009
12:29 pm
#2
04 Jan 2009
672
Brisbane
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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I got the Version 7 - and it took me ages to try and figure it out ! I gave up in the end
Building in Brisbane SW Suburbs
Started on site with plumbing on 30/3 - Lock up 2/5 - 15/6 Recd Fixing Invoice - 18/6 Painter to start !
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2/06/2009
4:10 pm
#3
06 Mar 2009
549
Sydney
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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I just watched the demo tutorial and it looks fantastic.
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5/06/2009
10:12 pm
#4
13 May 2009
316
Melbourne South East
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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I have used the landscaping and the interior design parts of the software. Its pretty easy to use, (could use it without using going through the tutorials) and the 3D visualisations are brilliant.
I did find the library of objects pretty limited, espcially things like tile/brick colours, but for the price it is great. Gives a pretty good idea of colours work etc.
Be interested to see how your house comes out?
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5/06/2009
11:19 pm
#5
27 Oct 2008
190
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Has anyone got any work they'd like to show us?
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6/06/2009
6:56 pm
#6
13 May 2009
316
Melbourne South East
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My work is half finished.
The interior of the yet to be built house. I got as far as the floor plan and then gave up after playing with the colours cause we hadnt had the colour appointments yet. Now we have I might finish it off.
Interior.jpg
This was the exterior of an old house, was playing with landscaping.
Landscape.jpg
Good to see what others have done?
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6/06/2009
8:34 pm
#7
14 May 2009
181
Adelaide, Australia
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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I'm using Chief Architect 8 - Better Homes and Gardens also. I find it a convenient piece of software and what's better is you don't have to know cad to do a quick house plan.
And what's better about it, is that you can export DWG files which you can then use to import into 3D Studio, Autocad, Sketchup then onto a renderer.
Here's a video walkthrough I did using Chief Architect BH&G's 8, Sketchup and Kerkythea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja3qfvFg ... annel_page
Can I suggest you also look at MyVirtualHome.. it's Australian, it has parts from many Australian suppliers so you don't have problems matching your interiors, and it's easy to use. Oh and most importantly, it's free.
http://mvh.com.au/
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7/06/2009
9:50 pm
#8
27 Oct 2008
190
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Thanks guys for posting your work. It looks great. I've been using sketchup and have a pretty good grasp on it now. Am I missing a lot by not having a crack at the Better Homes and Gardens program?
I had a quick look at the MyVirtualHome software but my computer struggled a bit. I think it's time to upgrade.
Brian
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7/06/2009
10:00 pm
#9
14 May 2009
181
Adelaide, Australia
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ElephantGuy... if I were you, i'd stick with Sketchup, even though it's probably quicker to create wallspans in BHG or MyVirtualHome. Once you're pretty familiar with Sketchup, you can get your models into some serious renderers and go crazy with texture and lighting.
Here's one I knocked up in SU+Renderer a minute ago.
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7/06/2009
11:37 pm
#10
27 Oct 2008
190
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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Howie
ElephantGuy... if I were you, i'd stick with Sketchup, even though it's probably quicker to create wallspans in BHG or MyVirtualHome. Once you're pretty familiar with Sketchup, you can get your models into some serious renderers and go crazy with texture and lighting.
Here's one I knocked up in SU+Renderer a minute ago.
Thanks Howie that looks pretty good. If I can get results like you have shown then I have no reason to move away from Sketchup. I haven't used any renderers yet, is there any that you would reccomend? I'm only dabbling at home so I don't want to be spending hundreds and hundreds of dollars, I like free.
Brian
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7/06/2009
11:43 pm
#11
14 May 2009
181
Adelaide, Australia
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Re: Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 8 Software Prog
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I'd suggest looking into Vray or Kerkythea. There's quite a number of them out there at the moment, each with their own good and bads. Kerky's a little easier to use, but vray has a larger user base.
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7/06/2009
11:55 pm
#12
27 Oct 2008
190
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Howie
I'd suggest looking into Vray or Kerkythea. There's quite a number of them out there at the moment, each with their own good and bads. Kerky's a little easier to use, but vray has a larger user base.
Thanks, I'll check 'em out.
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