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Rating 3.3 out of 5 stars with 126 reviews

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    Rating 2.9 out of 5 stars

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63%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise Virtual Architect Home & Landscape Platinum Suite Version 3 for its extensive house plans, landscaping features, and visualization capabilities that enable users to preview their designs. However, some users find the software difficult to use and not very user-friendly, with a steep learning curve.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gives a Great Idea

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The program is fairly easy to use. Had some problems and couldn't find help for details but a great program to get an idea of what you want your house to look like. When you do a walk thru, the rooms look very small. Does not give an actual room size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tough for Novices

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The software was a bit difficult to figure out at first, as I have never before used a program like this. I had to do quite a lot of experimenting with things, and I still don't have it down pat yet, but am still working on learning more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great program

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This software was a great buy. It has far more features and functions than its owners can take full advantage of. It will give us something to learn. Slowly. We'll enjoy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not user friendly

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Program was not easy to use and did not really work for what we wanted it for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Program was a little tempermental at first.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this program to see what types of house plans we could agree upon. I like the fact it allows you to place furniture and things as well as walls and appliances.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for first time homeowner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this software just after purchasing our first home. It really helped us to "see" how everything from paint to furniture placement would fit together before having to commit to a purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A beginners software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works best for a DIY for an inexpensive price. I don't use it daily only for my current projects so it does what it needs to do. If you are remodeling a bathroom or landscape then this will truly help you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not very user friendly but good software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The software has lots of features but you have to really watch the tutorial and play with it to get the most from it. Not for the novice user.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Software but not for beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Product if you read directions and get to know the software well, not the most user friendly, but textures and layout works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Landscape help

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We wanted a simple program to look at layouts for our front yard/garden. I think this is probably a great program but it was over our head. Maybe better for a real designer. We returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a great way to see your house in different ways before you spend the time and money to actually rebuild or add-on in real life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall very good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed with some difficulty but finally got it going. After the initial problems we were able to start producing images matching different concepts of our planned house remodeling. This is a real aid for that and will be a tremendous help explaining to contractors what we want to do and what we expect it to look like when done. Would recommend it to anyone planning house renovations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    looks pretty robust for low cost.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Haven't used yet the product yet but it looks very interesting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Haven't learned the process of drawing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The software doesn't allow the manipulation of imported files.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    learning what i need

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    still learning the product very interesting not too familiar with landscaping this is not the computer where the product is installed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Helpful with new landscape design.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would recommend it to anyone landscaping their property.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to Use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This program is cool and fairly easy to use once you get used to it. Lots to do and way cheeper than comparible software.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for beginner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This program has helped me start to develop plans for future renovations in my home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I expected to be able to design plans for a room or house. Not so. You can only make changes to things you have pictures of. I would have returned it, if it wasn't used and registered.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good, but a bit complicated

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Still trying to figure out how to draw walls. It doesn't help that support is only available during the work week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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