Gary Gilbert Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I have had the program for a long time .. might have built a box in it.. I was very heavy into 3d software like maya , max,rhino . I am taking a break I guess go back to basics . I was wondering if anyone has designed a full shop layout.. After we finish this house we will sell and move to a place where I can build a real shop . I need a place where I can do automotive,metal,wood and concrete..plus move all my printing equipment out of the house.. the GF loves having me take up the dining room and the other room with printers computer and such. I guess my question is how far in detail does one go with plans . I used a home builder once that I ran plumbing lines and ect. every where. plus it's nice I can just grab a warehouse file for scale I guess for figureing out layouts.. Sorry I ramble my brain works faster then my fingers and I lose track thanks.. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Go as far as you like with your designs. Much less costly to try variations in software. Personally, I likento design this way, but then build with just the final concept in my head, no plans or templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahlee Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sketchup is extremely powerful. People do home design with it, so a shop setup would not bet too difficult. The Sketchup warehouse has tools in it to to ad to the shop. I use it for designing my projects, but I go into great detail with it as I do all the joinery. I used it for my kitchen remodel including all the tile work. I've used many 3D programs over the years as I worked in the animation industry. I would probably use Sketchup every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I was looking in the 3d warehouse and I found a polebarn in there. how hard would it be to to change up the size of a pre made model I was looking at a doing a 45x60. I figure this way I can built it as I have the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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