3D Home Architect 3 Deluxe
3D Home Architect Deluxe 3 PC CD plan design build house interior exterior tools
Application
Windows XP
Broderbund Software
1998
CD
$58.99
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Unlike CAD programs that use simple geometric lines and arcs to define objects, 3D Home Architect Deluxe by Broderbund utilizes SmartParts Technology, an object-oriented methodology that emphasizes actual usage and placement of the objects within a home environment. The technology, for example, means you define all the walls and rooms of your planned home without leaving holes for windows or doors, add the doorways and windows later and finish by adding cabinets, fixtures and furniture, electrical items and labels. No need to be neat as the program aligns and dimensions the plan automatically when ready.
The above feature is but one example of the capabilities of 3D Home Architect Deluxe. Being a Windows application, the software utilizes eight basic types of display: plan, wall elevation, cross section, plan camera (3D view of your plan), full camera (perspective view), overview (bird's-eye view of floor plan), full overview and materials. A comprehensive toolbar is used via point-and-click interface to plan your home and consists of left-hand tools (set modes), right-hand tools (associated with the modes selected) and a status box.
Some of the mode tools available are wall (standard, railings, hatch wall, break wall, thickness), door (standard, sliding, pocket, bifold, garage), window (standard, bay, box, bow) and cabinet (base, wall, full height, soffit, shelf, rod) oriented. Other tool modes included in the package deal with roof (hip, gable, shed, saltbox, gambrel, gull wing, half-hip, mansard), electrical (outlet, light, switch, connect, place), dimensional and elevation aspects. Fixtures, furniture and stairs each have specific design tools as well.
3D Home Architect Deluxe emphasizes the planning process rather than bogging the user down in exacting alignment details by utilizing SmartParts Technology. You can use PlanCheck to conduct room-by-room searches to spot potential problems, print out finished plans for use with actual builders, export your plans to CAD programs in DXF format and use either standard or metric measurements. A library of more than 400 furniture and fixture objects is also included for use during the design phase.
Home plans can be designed from scratch with customization of every aspect from walls to furnishings or you can use the 150 professionally designed floor plans as a starting point. Online tips and related tools and products can be found on the web.
For Windows XP or lower [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The above feature is but one example of the capabilities of 3D Home Architect Deluxe. Being a Windows application, the software utilizes eight basic types of display: plan, wall elevation, cross section, plan camera (3D view of your plan), full camera (perspective view), overview (bird's-eye view of floor plan), full overview and materials. A comprehensive toolbar is used via point-and-click interface to plan your home and consists of left-hand tools (set modes), right-hand tools (associated with the modes selected) and a status box.
Some of the mode tools available are wall (standard, railings, hatch wall, break wall, thickness), door (standard, sliding, pocket, bifold, garage), window (standard, bay, box, bow) and cabinet (base, wall, full height, soffit, shelf, rod) oriented. Other tool modes included in the package deal with roof (hip, gable, shed, saltbox, gambrel, gull wing, half-hip, mansard), electrical (outlet, light, switch, connect, place), dimensional and elevation aspects. Fixtures, furniture and stairs each have specific design tools as well.
3D Home Architect Deluxe emphasizes the planning process rather than bogging the user down in exacting alignment details by utilizing SmartParts Technology. You can use PlanCheck to conduct room-by-room searches to spot potential problems, print out finished plans for use with actual builders, export your plans to CAD programs in DXF format and use either standard or metric measurements. A library of more than 400 furniture and fixture objects is also included for use during the design phase.
Home plans can be designed from scratch with customization of every aspect from walls to furnishings or you can use the 150 professionally designed floor plans as a starting point. Online tips and related tools and products can be found on the web.
For Windows XP or lower [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
