Not like SketchUp. It has its own methods to achieve the model. The version I tested and played with had you working in plan and roof plan view, then flipping to a 3d iso view of the frame, with options to go perspective, rendered, etc.

The full on demo I had from Chris and Wil Dancey was pretty impressive - if you get the full version you can setup databases of pricing, parts, etc., and generate materials lists, estimates, hardware lists, etc. etc. And they have a CNC module for automation, as well as the ability to generate 2d part drawings for hand cutting.

Look up Wil Dancey - he is a Zimmerman and a TFG member over the border in Canada.

And I think Jim Rogers uses the software as well. He should be able to comment on recent versions (my trial was back in 2005(ish).


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