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Smithson · 25-07-2008, 11:22 AM

I do a lot of work with Illustrator and Photoshop, although I don't use all their features. Do you think it would be difficult for me to use Sketchup or chief Architect?

Marmite the Dog · 25-07-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithson

Do you think it would be difficult for me to use Sketchup or chief Architect?

To be perfectly honest, I found it easier to use Photoshop.

maily · 25-07-2008, 01:07 PM

EXCEL

Smithson · 25-07-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

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Originally Posted by Smithson

Do you think it would be difficult for me to use Sketchup or chief Architect?

To be perfectly honest, I found it easier to use Photoshop.

Yeah, I've just downloaded the Sketch up and doesn't look that easy. Although it would probably help if I tried the tutorial.

I can't use excel and am no good at accounting.

For plans Illustrator is really good, but it's not 3D. For floor plans it's perfect though, because you've got the rulers along the top, just do everything in 1:100.

DrAndy · 25-07-2008, 02:34 PM

I use a paper and pencil, also a ruler, sometimes an eraser

very flexible and easily done

after finalising the drawings, I get a guy to put them onto CD for the planning stage

sabang · 25-07-2008, 03:03 PM

I found the easiest way was just to steal them off the Internet, then amend them slightly to your specification.

bkkbob · 03-08-2008, 01:55 PM

I use this FREE easy to use online program www . floorplanner . com
Fantastic

benlovesnuk · 13-08-2008, 11:00 AM

^ thanks that looks really good i will try that.

I draw it, use pencil and eraser, get angry at how i cant imagine it so well in 2d or even 3d perspective and so build it out of clay.

i am currently finishing my first project which i can show you all if someone tells me how to post pics?

benlovesnuk · 13-08-2008, 11:32 AM

i got as far as the gallery and then it got to complicated for my brain, so look in gallery search guest house clay and you'll find it!

it a working model, its based around an english cottage, which is why its rounded uneven and not symmetrical, this to me adds character i hope you agree any opinions welcome, remember its my first one and the photo's dont really pick it up so well.

thanks

Tao · 13-08-2008, 02:38 PM

It's a little difficult to see what you had in mind here Ben...

DrAndy · 13-08-2008, 02:59 PM

looks OK for the chickens

where would you live?

splitlid · 13-08-2008, 03:58 PM

^good excuse to eat paddle pops

benlovesnuk · 13-08-2008, 08:58 PM

thanks i know its a bit sucky but it was my first attempt!

in reality it allows 3d presense of a plan to come to life and you can see design faults, and see where construction methods you must focus on which helps alot especiallt with the type of house im building!!!!!!

B2S sell them for 10 badt, the lolli sticks that is, the clay is 17 B for a good size so all in all its cheap but takes a lot of time butt hats how you get to understand the house better. im already moving on to number 2 which i hope you will see to be an improvement? hope, fingers crossed.

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benlovesnuk Koh Samet Last Online: 17-08-2008 07:36 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chiangmai - bangkok Posts: 90	^ thanks that looks really good i will try that. I draw it, use pencil and eraser, get angry at how i cant imagine it so well in 2d or even 3d perspective and so build it out of clay. i am currently finishing my first project which i can show you all if someone tells me how to post pics? __________________ im hot its so hot today.......milk was a bad choice!

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25-07-2008, 11:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
Smithson Surat Thani Last Online: Today 12:03 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 153	I do a lot of work with Illustrator and Photoshop, although I don't use all their features. Do you think it would be difficult for me to use Sketchup or chief Architect?

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maily Phuket Last Online: Today 04:14 PM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 20	EXCEL

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 05:07 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 7,554	I use a paper and pencil, also a ruler, sometimes an eraser very flexible and easily done after finalising the drawings, I get a guy to put them onto CD for the planning stage

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sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 05:01 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 7,261	I found the easiest way was just to steal them off the Internet, then amend them slightly to your specification.

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bkkbob Pattaya Beach Last Online: Today 01:53 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 8	I use this FREE easy to use online program www . floorplanner . com Fantastic

13-08-2008, 11:32 AM	#29 (permalink)
benlovesnuk Koh Samet Last Online: 17-08-2008 07:36 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chiangmai - bangkok Posts: 90	i got as far as the gallery and then it got to complicated for my brain, so look in gallery search guest house clay and you'll find it! it a working model, its based around an english cottage, which is why its rounded uneven and not symmetrical, this to me adds character i hope you agree any opinions welcome, remember its my first one and the photo's dont really pick it up so well. thanks

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Tao Lisu Last Online: Today 05:00 PM Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sikhiu Posts: 831	It's a little difficult to see what you had in mind here Ben...

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 05:07 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 7,554	looks OK for the chickens where would you live?

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splitlid Koh Samui Last Online: Today 03:39 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 50	^good excuse to eat paddle pops

13-08-2008, 08:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
benlovesnuk Koh Samet Last Online: 17-08-2008 07:36 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: chiangmai - bangkok Posts: 90	thanks i know its a bit sucky but it was my first attempt! in reality it allows 3d presense of a plan to come to life and you can see design faults, and see where construction methods you must focus on which helps alot especiallt with the type of house im building!!!!!! B2S sell them for 10 badt, the lolli sticks that is, the clay is 17 B for a good size so all in all its cheap but takes a lot of time butt hats how you get to understand the house better. im already moving on to number 2 which i hope you will see to be an improvement? hope, fingers crossed.

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