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We offer a range of products that are suitable for architectural users along with addon library packs, file translation utilities and photorealistic rendering options.  With many packages allowing for very user specific customisations you may find that it is easier than ever to get a system that does what you want in the way you want.

For 2D only solutions we have
	AutoCAD LT The industry standard 2D solution by which others are judged.  A relatively expensive solution with high ongoing costs but you get 100% DWG compatibility when file transfer to other AutoCAD users is your highest requirement.
	IronCAD Draft IRONCAD DRAFT 2012 is a powerful 2D design environment for creating, detailing, and editing production designs. This environment offers unrivalled compatibility with AutoCAD® DWG/DXF data allowing users to share and use legacy design data. In addition, the environment offers a reduced learning curve by supporting command input and interactions found in AutoCAD®.  It includes a unique symbol creator that lets you define any component  by a series of variable dimensions.  Using this way of working, if you define one door you have defined every door.  Rapidly becoming our best seller, this application is a fraction of the price of AutoCAD LT and does not have the large annual support charges associated with other systems.
	FastCAD This program has been around longer than almost any other but has hardly changed.  If you like the old style way of working or already have many thousands of existing FastCAD drawing then this package is for you.  There are UK written routines for architectural components as well as a wide range of generic symbols.
For 2D and 3D work along with BIM
	Vectorworks Architect VectorWorks Architect offers all the tools and technology commercial and residential designers need in one powerful, cost-effective program. It is easier to learn and use than most other architectural specific software applications, yet it is capable of creating your most complex designs from pre-design through construction.  If you are looking at getting into BIM (Building Information Modelling) without paying the silly prices charged for the likes of Revit then this is the solution for you. Vectorworks runs on both Mac and Windows computers.
For 3D work
	SketchUP Pro Just looking for something fun and simple, Google SketchUp is a program that lets you draw up any 3D object, including homes and interiors. This community-supported software has an ever-growing database of images (such as furniture) that you can incorporate into your sketch. There's also lots of help, including user guides, highly active help groups and video tutorials. When you're finished, you can even add your sketch to Google Earth and see how it fits into your site. While not as detailed and sophisticated as most 3D software, SketchUp is one way to play around without investing a lot of time or money. Google SketchUp is available for PC or Mac. has an ever-growing database of images (such as furniture) that you can incorporate into your sketch. There's also lots of help, including user guides, highly active help groups and video tutorials. When you're finished, you can even add your sketch to Google Earth and see how it fits into your neighbourhood. While not as detailed and sophisticated as paid software, SketchUp is one way to play around without investing a lot of time or money. Google SketchUp is available for PC or Machas an ever-growing database of images (such as furniture) that you can incorporate into your sketch. There's also lots of help, including user guides, highly active help groups and video tutorials. When you're finished, you can even add your sketch to Google Earth and see how it fits into your neighbourhood. While not as detailed and sophisticated as paid software, SketchUp is one way to play around without investing a lot of time or money. Google SketchUp is available for PC or Mac
	IronCAD Whilst not specifically aimed at architecture, IronCAD is a world leader when it comes to 3D modelling and is ideally suited to those users looking to design and develop architectural components.  Once modelled in 3D the 2D drawings are created and updated automatically.  It includes IronCAD Draft as well so you do not need to have an expensive 2D system to work alongside it.

With training, even completely new users will be up to speed in just a couple of days.  If you are in any doubt as to what is best for you, just give us a call and we will explain the differences and can arrange a demonstration if appropriate, either here or via a web session.