Design Phase Tabs:

Easy tabs organize your project into the foundation, floor, electrical, plumbing, roof, etc. creating all the steps needed for your design.

Object Library Unlock a world of design potential with an expansive selection of 2D and 3D objects, offering endless possibilities to enhance your space. With a user-friendly interface, you can select and place entire furniture groupings through a simple drag-and-drop mechanism. Dive into a vast array of nationally recognized decorating materials, including stylish faux finishes, elegant wood flooring, sleek countertops, and versatile blinds, among others. Experience the ease and efficiency of our intuitively designed library, crafted for quick and straightforward searches, ensuring you find the perfect design elements in no time.

Simple Drag and Drop Tools! Add rooms, paint color, furnishings, landscape plantings and more!
Drag and Drop Before	Drag and Drop After

Build Green Go green in one click; watch your design go green with design tips and objects; recycled glass counter tops, bamboo flooring and more! Make your home more energy efficient with new appliances or update your windows, doors and more!

SmartWand™ SmartWand™ technology adds paint or other material applications to a specific wall, room, or your entire house, with one mouse click!

Sheet Layout Mode

This mode enables easy construction document creation, with customizable design views, sheet sets, annotations, and title blocks. It features accurate dimensioning and versatile printing options, including scale adjustments and PDF output.

Instant 2D/3D Views plus the ability to create templates for a 3D model of your design

Instantly switch between 2D and 3D views with ease to bring your floor plans to life. This capability allows for a quick assessment of both the spatial and aesthetic qualities of a design. Additionally, you can create templates for a 3D model of your design for future projects or variations.

2D Engine High performance and high-quality rendering for 2D geometry and text. Support for customizable line, fill, and pattern colors.

Home Design Example

Landscape Design Example

Design in Greyscale

Draw Style Profiles Pick and apply a profile to an object.Save your profile, then quickly and easily apply to selected objects.

Drawing Styles Customize and apply drawing styles for any objects or group of objects.

Format Painter Easily copy the same style to other objects.

Line and Pattern Styles Customize lines and patterns to your design.
Sample Lines	Sample Patterns

Detailed View with Custom Applications

Antialiasing Smooth lines and curves

Line Cap Styles Choose from Miter, Bevel, and Round

Annotate Remodeling Details Easily and Clearly Show Before and After Changes

Transparency Options for Lines, Fills, Patterns & Text.

Callout Tool Allows you to define portions of the building model as details, sections, and elevations. Callout size automatically adjust to fit text.

Railing, Decks and Staircases Explore an array of railing styles, from offset spindles to glass and wire, and craft custom 3D posts for unlimited design possibilities. With detailed deck construction tools, you can define fascia heights and post dimensions, and ensure stability with support posts that extend to the ground. Fine-tune staircase post heights and achieve a continuous handrail flow over posts for a polished finish.

Physically Based Rendering

Enhance your designs with the LuxCore Photo Rendering Engine, utilizing physically based rendering for true-to-life light simulation. Benefit from a comprehensive set of materials reflecting real-world optical properties for images of exceptional quality. Enjoy faster rendering times, customizable settings for efficiency, and a broad selection of lighting options to bring your scenes to life, complete with gamma correction and diverse exterior lighting features.

Windows, Doors Skylights Windows, doors, and skylights now feature glass panes for enhanced realism in standard renderings. The photo rendering capability mimics the authentic qualities of double-pane window glass for a lifelike visual effect.

Level Lines Add labels to drawing to callout important structural elevations when creating construction documentations.

Plan Labels Add title lines to display plan names. Customize text alignment and font styles.

	Alignment Tools – Quickly align a selected set of design elements.
	Distribution Tools – Spaces selected design elements evenly.
	Size Match – Make selected elements the same width, height or both.
	Duplicate – Creates specified number of copies, customizable spacing between copies.
	Flip and Mirror – objects horizontally and vertically.
	2D View Tools – Reset View, Fit To Window, Fit To Selected.

Rich Text More custom text options. Choose multiple fonts and attributes.

High-Quality Resolution and Printing

Cost Estimation Tool

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Print Blueprints of Your Designs

DWG/DXF Import and Export

Import

Export

Intuitive Interactive Help & Do it Yourself Tips Includes hundreds of DIY how-to-tips from the experts.

Commercial

Residential

Remodeling

Four ways to start your project

• QuickStart^™ - Drag & drop individual rooms to easily create your basic floor plan.

• Professionally Designed Plans - Need inspiration or an instant starting point? Utilize our editable house plans to fast track your design or browse them for room layout ideas.

• Floor Plan Trace - Trace a favorite floor plan, or use one you’ve sketched.

• PhotoView^™ - Take pictures of the inside or outside of an existing house and easily add design features and details.

*Not available in FloorPlan^® Express

Gables & Dormers

Windows & Doors

Complete Design Control

Elevation Editor Dynamically edit within elevation view. Elevations can be viewed as line drawings, shaded line drawings, full color, and more.

Room Addition and Decoration Made Easy The process of adding rooms and decorating is simplified with drag and drop room creation. SmartWand™ technology applies paint or other materials to a specific wall, room, or the entire house with just one click.

3D Standard View

3D Cutaway View

Aerial View

Estimate Costs

View in 2D

Real Model

Note: The availability of features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, please consult the Product Line Comparison Chart. This will help you identify which features are included in the variant you are interested in.

Kitchen

Living Room

Bedroom

Bathroom

Basement

Office

Start your project

• QuickStart^™: Drag & drop individual rooms to easily create your basic floor plan.
• PhotoView^™: Take pictures of the inside of an existing house and easily add design features and details.

*Not available in FloorPlan^® Express

Lighting

Cabinets

Storage

Object Library Thousands of objects for every part of your design, inside or out. Remodel with new fixtures, lighting, ceiling fans, sinks, appliances and more. Flooring Carpets & Rugs Try tile, carpet, wood, stone, and other materials including brand name, real-world products. Furniture Showcase Add predesigned furniture groups with simple drag & drop. Easily arrange or edit your selections to suit your design.

Brand Name Product Libraries Thousands of possibilities! Faux finishes, interior and exterior paint, wood floors, solid surfaces, blinds, stone, and much more.Nationally-recognized decorating materials you can try before you buy.

Precision Lighting Planner Enhance your design with strategic lighting using the Precision Lighting Planner. Suitable for both exterior and interior designs, this tool offers detailed controls for ambient light, shadows, fall off, radius, and more. Add landscape light fixtures with a simple drag and drop, creating the perfect atmosphere for any space.

Cabinet Designer™ Customize your cabinets with shelving, pantries, drawers, and appliances. Also perfect for media centers, bathrooms and garage organization.

Storage Design

Gain more closet space by planning an inexpensive wire shelving system or layout a garage that makes the best use of space, yet keeps things organized and within reach. Drag & drop shelving, workbenches and cabinets are included in the library.

2D View

3D View

Room View

Note: The availability of features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, please consult the Product Line Comparison Chart. This will help you identify which features are included in the variant you are interested in. 

Landscaping

Patios and Pathways

Hardscaping

Start Your Project

• QuickStart^™: Drag & drop individual rooms to easily create your basic floor plan and begin designing your landscaping.

• PhotoView^™: Take pictures of the outside of an existing house and easily add outdoor design features and 3D elements.

*Not available in FloorPlan^® Express

Photo View Use a photo of your home and design landscaping, decks, and patios around it.

Original Photo

Photo View Edit

Auto Edging & Planting Templates Zone-specific plant groupings with simple drag & drop placement. A variety of shapes for freestanding, corners, and more.

Planting Library The Planting Library is a comprehensive feature that enriches your design with a variety of botanical elements. It offers an extensive selection of flowers, shrubs, and trees that can be seamlessly integrated into your design. The library is not just limited to the existing database; it also allows the personalization of the collection by adding your favorite plants. PlantFinder™ The PlantFinder™ is an intelligent tool designed to ensure the success of your planting strategy.  It searches for plants suitable for your specific area based on a range of parameters that you set, such as international zones, sunlight, climate, water, and soil conditions. It provides photo-realistic images of real-world plants, viewable from any angle, enhancing the realism of your design. Additionally, the color-coded zone maps simplify the plant selection process, making it both easy and reliable.

Plant Finder

Hardiness Zones

Plant Information

Irrigation Tools The irrigation toolkit includes a variety of tools to design a comprehensive watering system. Sprinkler heads can be placed to achieve full coverage, visible only in 2D. Water lines represent the system's connections, and zone markers delineate different watering areas, both also in 2D. An irrigation control panel can be added to walls, allowing for repositioning and elevation adjustments. Backflow valves, essential for system integrity and sometimes legally required, are visible in both 2D and 3D views. Lastly, rain sensors can be installed to enhance system efficiency by conserving water and energy, which should be placed in unobstructed locations for accurate readings. These tools collectively facilitate the creation of an effective and efficient irrigation layout.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Hardscapes The Hardscapes feature enables you to create dramatic and functional retaining walls that not only define the space but also enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home. It offers a variety of materials like stone and brick, and once the structure is in place, you can add plantings to complete and complement the overall look of your outdoor space. These features collectively provide a robust toolkit for designing both the green and structural elements of your property with precision and artistic flair.

Hardscapes

VISUALIZE IT

2D View

3D View

Aerial View

Note: The availability of features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, please consult the Product Line Comparison Chart. This will help you identify which features are included in the variant you are interested in.

Decks

Patios

Outdoor Living

Start Your Project

• QuickStart^™: Drag & drop plants, flowers, shrubs and trees from the library and begin designing your landscaping.

• PhotoView^™: Take pictures of the outside of an existing house and easily add outdoor design features and 3D elements.

• Intellideck^™:This function smartly recognizes your home’s contours during the design process, enabling you to swiftly create a personalized deck in mere moments.

*PhotoView™ not available in FloorPlan^® Express, Intellideck™ only available in FloorPlan^® Pro.

Deck and Patio Templates The Deck and Patio templates provide a selection of predesigned layouts that are ready to use with a simple drag-and-drop action. These templates are fully editable, so you can either adopt them as they are or customize them to fit your unique style.

Outdoor Living Transform any ordinary backyard into a vibrant space perfect for entertainment. FloorPlan® includes a variety of objects such as outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and furniture, allowing you to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, you can enhance your design with pavers, decks, and landscaping elements, tailoring the outdoor area to your preferences and needs.

2D View

3D View

Aerial View

Note: The availability of features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, please consult the Product Line Comparison Chart. This will help you identify which features are included in the variant you are interested in.

Shape Terrain in 3D with Ease: Spray Topography

Click and drag to sculpt the landscape using our intuitive Spray, Smooth, and Erase tools. No need to create complex contour maps from topographical data—our software lets you make rapid terrain changes directly in 3D!

Custom Subplans for Precision

With our Custom Subplans, users have full control over what appears in both 2D and 3D views. Easily organize design elements, hide extraneous details, and focus on specific aspects of your project. It’s all about precision and customization!

Fine-Tune Floor Views: Floor 2D/3D Visibility Control

With our Floor 2D/3D Visibility Control, users have the power to selectively display or hide specific floors in both 2D and 3D views. This flexibility allows for rapid customization of 3D renders, ensuring that you can focus on precisely the design elements you want to showcase.

Efficient Rendering Workflow: Batch Rendering 3D Views

Our Batch Render 3D Views feature streamlines the rendering process. Users can queue up saved 3D views for final high-quality image rendering. Instead of rendering each view individually, select multiple views and initiate the process. Rendered image files are neatly saved in a specified folder.

Moreover, the enhanced Save 3D View functionality now includes additional settings for customizing the view. You can fine-tune details such as the active decorator palette, visible floors, plans, subplan visibility, photo render lighting settings, lot specifications, and even the active cutaway object. A perfect blend of accuracy and ease!

New Editing Options & Creation Tools

Duplicate as CAD

Easily duplicate shapes of existing smart objects, converting them to another type without the need to tediously trace over the shape with another tool. For instance, you can quickly create border edging along a pathway without drawing it manually using the edging tool.

Combo CAD Tool

CAD detail tools are now available on all plan sheets. You can add notes, callouts, and details to any of the plan sheets. Previously, this feature was only accessible on the Details plan.

Precision Input Resize Option

The resize window allows users to enter specific resize measurements in a chosen unit or percentage. You can apply this to specific segments or any combination of selected elements.

Shrink/Expand

This feature enables quick adjustments to the size of selected elements by a specific distance. Use keyboard shortcuts or editing toolbar buttons to change the width, height, and depth of any object effortlessly. 

Quick Elevation Change Buttons

Elevation control buttons have been added to the elevation bar controls. Instead of manually entering elevation values, users can now make adjustments visually using the buttons or shortcut keys.

Quick Edit Keyboard Shortcuts

An array of keyboard shortcuts has been introduced to modify selected elements. Instantly edit an element’s elevation, shrink or expand it, adjust width, depth, height, or rotation. Changes appear in both 2D and 3D views, saving users the hassle of manual data entry.

Additionally, the backspace key allows you to step back from misplaced point locations while drawing elements.

Fillet/Chamfer dialog

The Fillet/Chamfer dialog now lets you enter precise distances for filleting or chamfering corners of selected elements.

Help

A shortcuts PDF cheat sheet displays all available application shortcuts.

Guide images have been added to dialogs related to rotation, movement, moving the entire plan, and plan rotation.

Default Design Settings Templates

Users can tailor their design options, including font choices, lighting preferences, lot sizes, and more. Once customized, these settings can be saved as a template. Whenever users create new design files, their chosen template will automatically be applied, ensuring a personalized, consistent and efficient design experience.

3D Innovations Unleashed!

*Availability of certain features may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, kindly consult the Comparison Chart for feature availability per variant. This will help you identify which features are included in the model you are interested in.

• Curved Railing Excellence: Experience smoother, more realistic curved railings that elevate your designs.
• Guided Aerial Views: Snap assistance at 45-degree angles makes rotating 3D views a breeze. Achieve perfect alignment effortlessly.
• High-Resolution Flora and Materials: Plants and materials import at up to 2048 pixels, ensuring stunning visual fidelity. Seamless options remain crisp at 512 pixels.
• Customize with Precision: The 3D Custom Workshop now identifies applied effects using the space bar and eyedropper.
• Effortless Navigation: Hold down the middle mouse button (wheel) to explore 3D views seamlessly, regardless of your active tool.
• Stay Informed: Progress update messages during photo rendering keep you in the loop.
• Selective Visibility: Hide the lot in 3D with ease using Design Options. Focus on what matters most.
• Instant Effects: Drag an effect onto a palette entry, and watch it transform all surfaces. Perfect for fine-tuning lighting effects and more.
• Custom Roof Thickness: The roof’s thickness dynamically adjusts based on the rafter size, ensuring consistency even when the roof is sloped.
• Optimized Liveview: Enjoy a focused design setup with the ability to position the 3D viewpoint in 2D before transitioning to the 3D window, free from splitview distractions.
• Decorator Palette Visibility: Maintain your flow of creativity with the decorator palette remaining visible and active, even when you switch between viewing modes or open new files.

Interoperability

*Supported file formats may vary across different model variants. For a detailed overview of feature distribution, kindly consult the Comparison Chart for feature availability per variant. This will help you identify which features are included in the model you are interested in.

FloorPlan^® is equipped with robust import and export capabilities, ensuring smooth integration with a wide range of design and modeling tools. This flexibility allows you to bring in various types of data and materials to enrich your designs and to share your projects in versatile formats.

• 3MF (Export)
• OBJ (Import & Export)
• STL (Export)
• DXF/DWG 2D (Import)
• DXF/DWG (Export)
• PDF 2D (Import)
• SketchUp (Import)
• 3DS (Import)
• Material Import
• 360° CubeMap Export: Export view in 360 CubeMap and view it online via a web portal.

Windows® 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)¹

Intel® or compatible 1.0 GHz 64-bit processor or higher (multi-core processor supported)

Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Hard Disk Space: 4 GB available hard disk space

Video Card: VGA Video Card displaying at least 1024x768 with 32-bit color (dedicated video card with 4 GB or more RAM recommended)

DVD-ROM drive (for media installations only)
Mouse with a wheel (recommended)

Internet access and Internet Service Provider account required²

¹ Administrator privileges are required to properly install the program on Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7.

² User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges.

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