FloorPlan Mac Comparison Chart

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Advanced 2D Drawing EngineProvides a powerful drawing engine for creating precise and detailed 2D drawings with a variety of tools and customization options.
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Custom Rich Enhances design documentation with customizable rich text, offering extensive formatting options for clear and professional annotations and notes.
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3D Cutaway ToolVisualizes the interior structure of designs with detailed 3D cutaway views, allowing inspection of internal elements for correct alignment.
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Double Doors and Mounting OptionsVisualizes the interior structure of designs with detailed 3D cutaway views, allowing inspection of internal elements for correct alignment.
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Advanced Floor ManagementOrganizes and manages multiple floors in a building design with ease, facilitating smooth transitions and adjustments.
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Floor Plan TraceTraces existing floor plans accurately to create precise digital versions, ensuring time savings and accuracy in designs.
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1-Click Custom Room AdditionsAdds custom rooms to designs with a single click, streamlining the process of expanding and modifying layouts.
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Foundation PlannerDesigns and plans the foundation of buildings, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with building codes.
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HVAC PlannerPlans and designs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, optimizing comfort and energy efficiency in buildings.
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Electrical PlannerEfficiently designs and lays out electrical systems within buildings, ensuring safety and functionality.
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Estimator with Room EstimatingProvides accurate cost estimates for individual rooms and overall projects based on design specifications.
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Instant 3D ViewsGenerates 3D views of designs instantly for better visualization and presentation.
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Automatic and Custom Roof ToolsDesigns roofs with automatic generation and custom configurations, creating complex and aesthetically pleasing roof structures.
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Aerial Room View (3D)Provides a comprehensive 3D aerial view of rooms in designs, showing layout and spatial relationships from above.
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Metric and Imperial MeasurementsWorks with both metric and imperial units for measurements in designs, providing flexibility and precision.
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FramingDesigns and visualizes the framing structure of buildings, ensuring accuracy and stability in construction plans.
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Interior Design
Included 3D Objects*Access a vast library of over 7640+ 3D objects to enhance your designs.
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Over 7640+ MaterialsUtilize a wide range of materials to bring your designs to life with realistic textures and finishes.
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Column ToolEasily add and customize columns in your design for structural and decorative purposes.
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PhotoViewEnhance your design presentations with high-quality photo rendering capabilities.
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Accessories / Window TreatmentsChoose from a variety of accessories and window treatments to complete your interior design.
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Décor Column ToolAdd decorative columns to your designs to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
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Cabinet ToolDesign and customize cabinets with various styles, sizes, and configurations.
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Cable/Phone/ThermostatPlan and integrate cable, phone, and thermostat placements within your design.
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Landscape Design
2D Plant SymbolsOffers a variety of 2D plant symbols to represent different types of vegetation in your landscape designs.
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Customizable Plant SizingOffers a variety of 2D plant symbols to represent different types of vegetation in your landscape designs.
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Over 4000+ PlantsProvides a vast library of over 4000 plants to choose from for creating diverse and realistic landscape designs.
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Landscape and Patio GroupingsEnables grouping of landscape and patio elements for organized and cohesive designs.
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Topography ToolsIncludes tools for designing and modifying the topography of your landscape, such as elevations and slopes.
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Deck Layout ToolsFacilitates the design and layout of decks, including customizable shapes and materials.
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IntelliDeck ToolsOffers intelligent tools for designing complex deck structures with ease.
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Plant FillProvides options for filling areas with specific plant types to create dense vegetation.
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Irrigation ToolsAllows the design and planning of irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of your landscape.
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Custom Edging and Bed BordersEnables the creation of custom edging and bed borders to define different areas in your landscape design.
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Outdoor Kitchen CabinetsIncludes tools for designing custom cabinets for outdoor kitchens.
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Global Sun PositioningProvides the ability to position the sun globally to analyze lighting and shadows in your landscape.
Site Planner (Property Line Coordinates)Includes a site planner tool for defining property lines and coordinates.
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Other Features
Library Navigation and Preview ControlOffers easy navigation and preview of the library content for quick access to design elements.
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3D PanningEnables smooth panning in 3D views for better visualization and navigation.
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Point Selection Highlight GuidesHighlights selection points for precise placement and modification of design elements.
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Drag and Drop into 3DAllows drag and drop functionality to place objects directly into 3D views.
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Multiple Monitor SupportSupports multiple monitors for an enhanced and efficient design workflow.
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RealmodelProvides realistic modeling features for creating lifelike designs.
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Elevation EditorIncludes tools for editing and creating detailed elevation views.
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2D Symbol LibraryOffers an extensive library of 2D symbols for various design elements.
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Visualization
2DProvides 2D visualization tools for creating detailed drawings and plans.
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3DProvides 2D visualization tools for creating detailed drawings and plans.
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3D PanningEnables smooth panning in 3D views for better visualization and navigation.
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3D AnimationAllows the creation of 3D animations to showcase designs dynamically.
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Room ViewProvides a room view feature for detailed interior visualization.
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CutawayEnables cutaway views to visualize the interior structure of designs.
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ElevationIncludes tools for creating detailed elevation views.
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AerialOffers aerial view options for comprehensive visualization of designs.
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Saved 3D ViewpointsAllows saving specific 3D viewpoints for quick access and reference.
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Clearview/WireframeProvides clearview and wireframe visualization options for detailed design analysis.
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Interoperability
OBJ ExportA feature that allows users to export 3D models in the OBJ file format, which is widely used for 3D graphics and supported by many 3D rendering and modeling applications.
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STL ExportEnables the export of 3D models in the STL file format, commonly used for 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) processes.
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DXF/DWG (2D) ImportSupports the import of 2D drawings and designs in DXF or DWG formats, which are standard file types for CAD applications, facilitating the integration of existing 2D data.
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DXF/DWG (2D) ExportAllows users to export 2D drawings or designs in DXF or DWG formats, making it easier to share or collaborate on projects with other CAD software users.
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Punch!® 3D Object ImportProvides the capability to import 3D objects created in Punch! software, enhancing the library of available 3D assets for use in projects.
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SketchUp® Object ImportEnables the import of 3D models created in Sketchup, allowing users to incorporate Sketchup assets into their designs.
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Material ImportAllows users to import material textures or definitions, enabling the application of realistic surfaces and finishes to 3D models.
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Plant ImportSupports the import of plant models or vegetation assets, useful for landscape design or environmental visualization projects.
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3D Background image ImportEnables the import of images to be used as backgrounds in 3D views, aiding in contextual visualization and scene composition.
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Image of 3D View in (BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) ImportAllows users to import images in various formats (BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) to be used as textures, references, or overlays within the 3D view.
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Print 3D ViewProvides the functionality to print a rendered 3D view directly from the software, allowing users to create physical copies of their designs for presentation or documentation purposes.
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Other Features
Custom WorkShop ProIncludes advanced workshop tools for custom design creation.
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Line Text StylesProvides various line text styles for annotating designs.
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Expandable Fill PatternsOffers expandable fill patterns for detailed and customizable design elements.
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Lightworks™/LuxCore™ Photo Rendering Lighting ToolsIncludes advanced lighting tools for realistic photo rendering.
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Callout ToolProvides a callout tool for adding detailed annotations to designs.
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Level LinesIncludes level line tools for creating accurate level indicators in designs.
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Plan LabelsOffers plan label tools for organized and clear design documentation.
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Note MarkersProvides note markers for adding important notes and annotations.
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Online 360° ViewerIncludes an online 360° viewer for immersive design presentations.
2D House PlansOffers tools for creating detailed 2D house plans.
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New Features
Compatibility with macOS 26 Supports macOS 15 Sequoia, delivering optimal performance and stability on Apple’s latest operating system.
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