We all know about Autodesk, a company deeply rooted in the corporate software market and engineering. One of its most popular programs is AutoCAD software for computer aided design. Well, his latest creation comes as a very powerful web application that helps design homes with ease.
This application called Autodesk Homestyle (ex DragonFly Project) system uses a simple drag and drop "with which it is possible to design an incredible level of detail, the home of your dreams.
Perhaps most surprising of all Autodesk Homestyle is its simplicity. Not only because you can run it from a website and works in a very fluid, but also because the system is not nothing but drag the various sections of the house to the desired location. Then you can change the dimensions, positions and any other details you want. Also, does an excellent job of keeping users informed, because no matter if you're doing a wall or door, you see the size of each structure, either in feet or meters.
Once you've completed the main structure, you can go to add furniture and other details. In this part of the system is similar to household editor of The Sims, in appearance and performance. From sofas, beds, stairs, appliances and other furniture, offers everything you need to build how you want every detail of your home. You can even choose different types of carpets.
All construction is done from a 2D plane, which lets you see very clearly the spaces and structures to accommodate, but if you want to enjoy your work at its best, you can activate the 3D viewer. With the push of a button you can see all the details that were previously in 2D, come to life before your eyes in all its glorious three dimensions. And you can print the design, export, and to find out the various prices of selected products.
The community also has a strong impact on the site. From the forums, where you can ask all your questions and help others, to share your designs and vote on other users. At any time you can see what other people have done and the most popular are listed at the beginning of the search. Currently the entire system is in BETA, but it really works so well that might be the final version.
The application is developed with Adobe Flash, which allows great functionality and is the only requirement for use. Also, if you want to save your design, you must register with the site, which takes no more than five minutes. In truth, the people of Autodesk has been with this application. It's simple and powerful at once, with a great interface for doing great things with very little movement and knowledge. If someone like me who does not know where to put the toilet in a bathroom, you can design something decent is a miracle software.
Source: OnSoftware If you want access to this new software, please click here . No need to install anything. I welcome your comments.
