Deck Plan Software

[me3_neuralfibre]

Does anyone have any software that I could get / buy / download for desnigning decks. I can find heaps with google for floorplan type stuff, but I want to draw my own plans. I am looking for somehting that lets you peice together timber framing in 3d, but with pre-made "bits" like joists etc. I have all the span tables, i just want something so I dont have to draw it by hand.
I tried some cad stuff, but it got too complicated fast.
Thanx
Paul

[gsart1]

you might find this link usefull

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/home-design-software/index.html

Ive found most of these at harvey norman including
Punch! Professional Home Design Suite Platinum 10 (http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/home-design-software/retailers.html)

Most of these programs do more than just decks , but I think they
are the best you can get at this point in time, with a reasonable price

[TheDocta]

The link below has some excellent 2D/3D modeling software that has all and more of the features you require. I believe it is based on a CAD platform but all the shape modeling has already been done for you so all you do is drop and drag the items you require.

I used it for my deck and landscape design. Got an engineer to check and rubber stamp then submitted to certifier with no problems.


http://www.punchsoftware.com (http://www.punchsoftware.com/full_store.html?AFC-I9319R109264&AID=10398626&PID=2111116&SID=punc2&gclid=CPjzxPWV6I0CFSODhgodpxqusw)

[me3_neuralfibre]

Hello TheDocta
You replied to this but your reply hasn't stuck here for some reason.
I need to bounce a coulpe of questions to you re. the software you used - can you please email me on me3 at neuralfibre dot com

Thanx
Paul