Recommended for: Builders, Remodelers, Lumber Yards, and Estimators
Design Expert is a 3D design and visualization software that combines the Design Essentials interface with advanced visualization tools, all while tracking your material takeoff in real-time.
WHAT IS DESIGN EXPERT?
Design Expert has all Design Essentials features PLUS…
- Accurate Material Takeoffs
- Automatic .PDF Import for Plan Tracing
- Customizable Material Takeoff Reports
- Material Cut Lists
- Product Integration
- Builder Trend, 20-20 Design, SketchFab, and more
- Advanced Framing
- Construction Document Creation
- Floor Plans, Elevations, Framing, Sections, Site Plans
- HGTV-quality 3D Rendering
- VR Walk-Throughs
- Design Wizards
- Kitchen & Bath
- Automatic Roofs
- Supports .DWG, .DXF, and Sketchup files
FEATURES
Stunning Visualization Tools
Design Expert is easy to use and learn. Its stunning visualization capabilities and hassle-free experience make it a great addition to your toolkit.
Auto-Tracking Material Takeoffs
Design Expert simultaneously tracks your material takeoffs as you design making this very simple for you but also keeping it very accurate.
Design with Brand Names
Add custom objects and materials into your models with downloadable content. It also integrates with Builder Trend, 20-20 Design, SketchFab, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
In order to run the program, your system should meet the following requirements:
- Windows 11 / 10 / 8
- 2.0 GHz or faster processor
- 8 GB RAM (4 GB minimum)
- 30 GB available hard disk space minimum
- 2 GB dedicated video card (1 GB minimum)
These system requirements above are suggestions. The nature of 3D design software is graphically intense, therefore the better equipment you decide to use, the better the software will run.
Digital Canal provides access to free learning videos in the "Learning Videos" section under the Support tab.
Downloadable content can be found here.