I struggled for quite some time to get walls/ doors/ windows/ openings in place for a kitchen remodel we are planning, and now all I want to do is to create a "to scale" print on letter-size paper. Two pages would be fine. But I'm just not getting it - and the help screens don't seem to help either. Should be a simple matter. But try as I can, printing is not happening.
Program IS easy to learn - try TurboCAD or AutoCAD and you will agree with me that it is easy!! As with any new software it is just a question of getting used to it. TurboCAD or AutoCAD veterans will no doubt think that they are easy too - but they are not (or I am just too old or impatient). Also printing IS a simple matter so I don't understand the problem. Just set the TFP model to display what you want in the print, Select File/Print. Choose to print the 'Display' or 'All' depending what you want, set to 'Scale' or 'Fit to page' and click OK - but presumably you have done this. It works ever time for me. So what happens when you do this?
Allan
Quote from: Allan Chesney on November 30, 2007, 10:41:11 AM
Program IS easy to learn - try TurboCAD or AutoCAD and you will agree with me that it is easy!! As with any new software it is just a question of getting used to it. TurboCAD or AutoCAD veterans will no doubt think that they are easy too - but they are not (or I am just too old or impatient).
Allan
Allen,
You are right in one sense. It is a matter of getting used to it. I work with AutoCAD everyday and to me it is easy. But try as I might I have trouble with TurboCAD. And everyone else says it's easier to work with than AutoCAD. It's all a matter of mind. Also keep in mind that you are never too old. Case in point, is your continueing ability with the NEW TurboFloorPlan.
MCP
Hi Mike,
It is probably more the 'impatience' rather than the age. I have tried TurboCAD and AutoCAD a little from time to time and I just don't have the time to learn how to use it. I have managed to do a few things but find it much quicker to do it in Floorplan and just adjust what I need to in TC. I work with a team of about 40 others using AutoCAD for the technical drawings of the project but they constantly come to me to do something quick for them (while they wait!), to see how it looks, before they decide which way to go, then they go off and do the technical drawings. When it comes to 3D visualisation of course FP and TFP leaves the others for dead - especially time wise! It has prevented many major design blunders and of course is perfect for the colour schemes and decor.
They all have their purpose but very much depends on being familiar with what they can do and how to do it.
I am starting the redesign of a convention centre (assembly hall) next week so that is going to give TFP a good test!
Allan