Multiple good features for the detailing and in 2D and in 3D, easy to use materials libraries and customization of anything a user wants to add to his libraries. ARCHLine.XP is a solid professional tool with a big quantity of functions which are created in a very intuitive and easy to learn, easy to use way, however it is also a platform which a user can adjust for his needs and work. There is also LIVE sub software available, which brings Unreal Engine core to the live rendering of the projects. This program is designed for American timber framed houses, using 100mm timber, and has a load of features to make that work for you. If you want UK specs and want to design a house with ICF or 300 mm insulated cavity, then you'll have your work cut out.

The program comes with many set buttons, say for foundations, but no way of creating what you want, and saving it as your standard. It starts off with a number of standard buildings, but if you want to go off piste, you start out with a blank and lose some of the available auto parts, which can be accessed, but not so easily.

Sketchup to cityengine