Which CAD/Other Software? - Singular Retail Space by Novice (Not a Career Architect)

[u2rcrazy]

Hi All:),

 

I need help and forgive me for my naive and beyond basic questions:D. I've been put in charge of dividing the space of a future retail shop. I have been given the LOD/Rendering of the space which I have attached (click on link to view --> Retail LOD Rendering.pdf). The prospective Landlord requires approval of any changes to the space, and therefore wants to see the proposal on paper. I have been looking for CAD Software to use, but I don't know how to use the ones I've tried:oops:. As I understand it, CAD software is for Architects who already know their trade, and this is where I definitely fall short:cry:. Unfortunately, I don't have time to learn a complicated software, nor do I have unlimited funds to purchase it. I need to get this done ASAP, (i.e., yesterday:P) I have a budget of up to $300 - 500.

 

I have been testing the following software:

• 3D Home Design
  
  • This seems to be the best, but once I draw the Polygon Room, it can't draw the exact Dimensions for each wall. Once I draw the 1st wall, and draw the 2nd wall, the 1st wall automatically changes it's length.
    
    
  • This software looks the best, but it optimal for Residential Homes, not a Retail Shop
    

   

  [*]pCon.Planner

  • I'm not really sure how to use this:oops:
    

   

  [*]TurboCAD

  • I'm not sure how to use this one either, and it installed some ride along software nobody wants on their computer:?
    

   

What do you think would be the best suited software for this one-time project for a beginner like myself? Thank you so much in advance for any assistance you can provide. Take care!

[Organic]

Draftsight (free AutoCad clone) - http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight/overview/

 

You could even use Google Sketchup perhaps?

[ReMark]

I think SketchUp would be your better bet. Download it here...http://www.sketchup.com/download

[mikekmx]

pretty much as the 2 replies above:

 

as you say you haven't got time to learn a 'big' prog, i would suggest sketchup.

 

i you want to learn, then i would suggest draftsight.

[resullins]

I would also suggest Sketchup. I would bet it has the best "novice" tutorials out there among other attributes.