Home Designer Suite 2019 - Mac Download [Download]
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I'm not sure, but the tech support for Chief Architect Home Designer is fantastic.
I bought it on Amazon but couldn't get it to load, so I couldn't get a refund. It's worthless garbage designed to take your money and run.
No, you won't be able to keep your money.
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The program itself was simple to use, and I was able to use it right away; I would have given it five stars if I had been able to use it for more than a week. The ease with which I was able to get up and running astounded me. When I was able to run the program, it was at this point. br>br>After an OS update, the program became locked. The software thinks it's running on a different machine. My only Apple PC is a desktop Mac, so I bought the Mac edition for it. I tried everything in the help and FAQ sections, but it didn't help. Even after registering my software, it does not appear in my online account, where I should be able to deactivate any computers where it is installed. I requested assistance in an email to the customer service desk a week ago today. I have yet to receive a response from customer service, so I sent a second email today in the hopes of receiving some help. br>br>Again, when I first bought it, it worked perfectly. I even spent an extra $40 on more catalogs to aid in a remodeling project, and I was almost done when the program locked up. I completely comprehend software piracy and the need to secure illegal copies on multiple computers. I wouldn't mind if it crashed as long as I could get a response and help to get it up and running again. br>br>Once again, the software gets five stars. When it worked, I had a lot of fun with it. If it were up to me, I'd give customer service a one-star rating. (Perhaps, in addition to product ratings, Amazon should add a "customer service" rating. ) )br>br>Recently updated: I went ahead and upgraded to the next level a few days after sending the second email. I've had no problems with the program, and it's performing admirably. I was finally contacted two days after the upgrade to resolve the original issue, which had since been resolved. The lady was pleasant and apologized for the delay in response. Because the software is so simple to use, I've upgraded to a four-star rating. Due to the time spent in limbo and the need to upgrade in order to resolve the original issue, I took away the fifth star. This software comes highly recommended by me.
However, for the typical person (or. This is an extremely sophisticated program, and I'm sure the experts in this field would adore it. It is, however, extremely difficult to use for the average (or even above average) person. I attempted to attend as many tutorials as possible, and I even printed nearly the entire Reference Manual (which was a mistake). You can't read a paragraph in this manual without being directed to another page, which will direct you to yet another page, and so on indefinitely. You can't get a refund on this $99 program, and I'm sorry I bought it. I understand why a trial program isn't available.
After four hours of work on a project, the program crashed while selecting a retaining wall material. It would almost certainly need to be self-contained. Isn't it true that you've saved your work at some point? NO! What a waste of money and a dreadful piece of garbage. Also, how can you force a user to pay $500 for the ability to select and edit multiple objects? To change the exterior of a house from siding to brick, you must individually select each wall. What a hassle.
It's very simple to use, and I've never used anything like it before. I used it to get a permit for finishing my basement because it was simple to set up the layout, get measurements, add accessories, and so on. I would strongly suggest it.
After watching the video, it appeared to be a fantastic program; however, I have had it for two days and have yet to be able to open it and begin drawing. At this time, I am extremely dissatisfied.
Love it.
This is an excellent item.