Thanks for the info and the links. I have a lot of learning to do yet!

Bob

Thanks very much! Still very much in the planning stage. It is a true dream house...I doubt I can ever afford it, but it's fun planning, and looks like it will be fun getting into SH3D!

Main idea is a log/timber frame style house. Not sure if SH3D can do that, but I know I can still do the layout ...

Great!

I've been looking at SH3D, LiveHome 3D, and Home Designer from Chief Architect. They all differ in complexity and cost. I know pretty much nothing about architecture, so I'm looking for something mainly easy to use, but also with a good amount of functionality.

Mostly used for designing the ...

Just joined here and am looking at Sweet Home 3D.

I was wondering, was that entire house shown at the start of this thread done entirely in Sweet Home 3D? Roof, gutters, fence, etc?

Thanks!

Bob