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JMM
05-18-2008, 09:32 AM
Home Depot also has their deck design (https://www.digitalriver.com/dr/v2/ec_Main.Entry17C?SID=45465&SP=10023&CID=0&PID=705946&PN=1&V1=705946&CUR=840&DSP=&PGRP=0&ABCODE=&CACHE_ID=341971) software free.

Free Deck Designer Software Download Automatically Calculates Your Project at The Home Depot Prices - Limited Time Offer Through 6/19/08

Many software applications can help you visualize your deck on-screen, but only Big Hammer's Deck Designer gives you a complete shopping list - letting you design, plan, & build your dream deck.

* Deck Designer gives you shopping lists with bar codes.
* Your Projects are calculated with current Home Depot prices. *
* Take your lists to your local Home Depot store to buy what you need.
Not recommended for Windows Vista

Do-It-Yourself Deck Designer Software
Create your dream deck and automatically calculate your project at Home Depot prices and preview the 3D design on a photo of your very own home. Deck Designer removes all of the guesswork. Begin with 70+ templates or create your own plan. Deck Designer creates complete plans, 3D plans and shopping lists to simplify your project.

Become a deck-designing expert with Deck Designer!

* Select a professionally designed plan from the template library or create your own
* Point, click and drag to create the ideal deck configuration
* Modify the size and shape of your deck with ease
* Add stairs and railings quickly

Design with Flexibility!

* Deck Designer's intuitive toolbar makes important customizations fast and simple!
* Create the deck that perfectly fits your landscape, including angles, bay notches, holes & multilevels
* NEW! Cut corner notches to your required dimensions
* Select horizontal, vertical, or diagonal decking in your choice of lumber or composite materials
* Choose your favorite railing style
* Select your footing styles, construction methods, overhang options & loading values

NEW! See your new deck on your house!

* NEW! Display your deck and railings in lifelike 3D with material texturing
* NEW! Import your home photos
* NEW! Place the finished deck design on your home to preview your finished project
* Be confident about your choices when you see your completed deck on your home

Plan a successful deck project!

* See your new deck in a variety of views including plan, dimensioned, and post layout
* NEW! Rotate the deck at any angle and control layer display in realistic 3D
* Print your detailed project plans to guide deck construction
* Consult your shopping list and buy everything you need the first time, right down to the nail
* Know your material quantities and usage instantly
* Learn useful deck-building techniques from our free digital how-to book
* Build your beautiful new deck with confidence

Offer valid 5/15/08 – 6/19/08 on homedepot.com. Free offer available for direct download only - not valid on packaged software. Offer not valid on a) prior purchases, or b) purchases from any The Home Depot store. Offer may not be combined with any other offer, promotion or special incentive program or used as payment on any The Home Depot credit account. No credit if offer refused. Cash value 1/20th of 1(cent).

kvilledrummer
05-18-2008, 11:30 PM
Looks like a nicer tool than the online tool at Lowes............I'm planning to build a deck w/my stimulus check so this is perfect! Thanks!

taintedtiara
05-19-2008, 11:29 AM
If you click on the Software Homepage, they also offer a free Windows XP download of their Fence software to help you design and calculate materials needed to put up a fence on your property.