HouseBuilder Alternative/Supplement

sdwhwk

Just off the bat, I love using the HouseBuilder plugin. I like that it does the studs for walls and frames for doors and windows. This is useful for me because I'm designing my new house and would like to get an idea where I can mount things (TVs) and where to put outlets for electrical wiring and network cables so an architect can tweak the design faster for code regulations and have a plan ready.

That said, it has a limitation I need. While I can frame an entryway using the door tool, it is limited by edges. It is a plain ol' rectangle. Same with the windows. I was planning on having some broken arch entryways to the halls and window frames for some windows. I need more than just to cut a hole, I need an extension/plugin that will frame it like HouseBuilder does.

Anyone have any suggestions on a free/low cost alternative or another extension I could use with it to achieve this?

Thanks in advance for the direction.

pilou

VisuHole then 1001bits?

sdwhwk

There was something I didn't like about 1001bit, but I can't recollect what it was. I'll give it a try again to see what it was. As far as VisuHole, it just makes cutting the holes easier. It doesn't do the framing like HouseBuilder does for doorways and windows. I was looking for something along that lines. Now it does look like if I have to use it, it would be a lot easier to design the framing parts manually, but it will still take up more time than what a computer can figure out and do the stuff for ya.

Edit: Found out what I didn't like about 1001bit: Doesn't do framed arches, just standard door and window frames, which HouseBuilder already does and IMHO does easier.