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Main => Everything Else => Topic started by: nipsmg on March 08, 2005, 12:18:11 pm
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I'm getting into a new condo soon, and it's got a finished basement I'm going to gut and re-do to make into a bar/arcade. However there's a million and 1 ideas I have on how I want to do it , but I want to model it first and see how it comes out. I know 3dsmax is always an option,but I've heard it's insanely complicated. Truespace would probably be easier too, but is there any software (or add-ons for normal 3d packages) that are made specifically for this?
IF not, what's the easiest 3d modelling software to accomplish this?
Thanks in advance everyone.
--NipsMG
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So you are looking to do a 3d mockup of stuff you want to do, or are you just looking for something to help you in laying out your space, like a room arranger type software?
sending PM.
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Looking to do a 3d mockup. I unfortunately think I'm going to need 3d modelling software to do what I want to do, but basically I want to design and save the room, and try different textures (paint/brushed aluminum/plaster&brick) on walls and try different textures on the floor, etc. I'm re-desigining the basement so I want to see how things are going to look before actually going and doing it.
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I need something like this too... Anyone?
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oddly enough I'm just starting to remodel my basement, and I would love some software like this as well...
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Give Autodesk Revit (http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=3781831) a try it's pretty intuitive and a free 30 trial can be downloaded here (http://revit.autodesk.com/7.0/common/download.asp?en-us). It's not a home owner application, it's for architects, but you could probably get what you need out of the trial period.
3D MAX is a great app, but far more than you need for this type of project.
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you could build your basement in legos in this program =P
http://www.blockland.us/blockland/index.asp?
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www.blender.org is a free 3D software program. I plan on using it when I get around to finishing my basement. A little warning though...it's got a steep learning curve. Many users on avsforum.com use it to model their theaters. I'd recommend finding some online tutorials to get started.