Shop designer app

[B024404]

I’m currently in the works to building a 48x48x18 shop. I’m still not 100% sure on how my layout will be. Is anybody using a 3D drafting app that you would recommend. I’m wanting to draw it up in app and play around with different layouts before I commit to the build.

 

[Zeke]

I use Sketchup because it's free.

 

[Rusty Wrench]

+1 on Sketchup.
Easy to learn but understanding of 'entities' is critical.
Sketchup also has a Warehouse of components (machines, toolboxes, cars whatever) you can download to 'furnish' your shop. Or upload ones you create.

 

[ez-duzit]

Cutout paper dolls of the machines and try them on quad paper.

 

[Rusty Wrench]

Sketchup gives you 3D visuals.

This is an unpolished drawing of trying different deck furniture layouts.

 

[asarangan]

I’m currently in the works to building a 48x48x18 shop. I’m still not 100% sure on how my layout will be. Is anybody using a 3D drafting app that you would recommend. I’m wanting to draw it up in app and play around with different layouts before I commit to the build.

Use blender. It is free like Sketchup, but way more powerful. Even though it may be an overkill for your task, it is very cool stuff to learn.

 

[aShop]

Chief Architect