Home Designer 2020 is now available! Whether you have a PC or Mac, a single license will run natively on either platform. Scroll down the page to learn more about the new features in Home Designer 2020.
Real-Time Ray Tracing with the new physically-based rendering technique
Image Exporting Specification Specify image size, set pixel resolution and image output measurements when exporting images
Soffits Follow Ceiling Slope Soffits have an option to follow the slope of custom ceiling planes
Multi-Select with Edit Select multiple objects, such as a group of cabinets, and make similar edits like adding crown molding
Import DWG Files
Export DWG Files
Export Collada DAE Files
Fill Style Painter Patterns and fill styles are integrated into the Library. Apply these fills with a new Fill Style Painter
3D Walkthroughs 3D Walkthroughs include default settings for frames-per-second, compression, and resolution. Resolution is no longer tied to the active window size making it easy to record videos at standard sizes
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Edit Parametric Items in Library Browser Once an item such as a cabinet, window or door is saved to the Library, you can open and edit the properties directly in the Library
Edit Component Data in Objects Define the calculation methods and custom data that reports to the materials list directly from an object's specification dialog
Find and Replace Text in Plan Quickly search for and replace words or strings of text used in your project
Store Callouts and Markers in Library
Stair Rake Walls Create a half wall with a top railing
Connected Stair Landings Create complicated stair shapes and paths by leveraging the landing tool; auto-connect multiple landings together to update their height values to suit the staircase. Use landings to create custom winder stairs and starter treads
Landing Railings Control which landing edges have railings by forcing them ON, OFF, or deferring to the automatic behavior. Marquee-selecting and editing landings allow you to turn all railings ON or OFF at one time
Glass Wall Tool for Showers
Half-Glass/Half-Tile Walls for Showers
Shower Door Tool A new shower door tool, hardware typical for shower doors
Parametric Barn Door A new parametric barn door — define side and top overhangs, wall offset and typical barn door hardware
Door Display Options Pocket, sliding and barn doors can display partially open in 2D and 3D
"Fixed" Door Type Create non-operable doors, like sidelights for entryways, using the "Fixed" door type
Invisible Wall Toggle An invisible wall toggle tool added to the Edit toolbar
Control Moldings per Wall Specify whether a wall has moldings attached separately from the other walls in an associated room
Molding Specification Easily manage moldings attached to an object through the Moldings panel, see a preview of their location, define and offsets
Add Cabinet Moldings such as a crown molding and profile edge
Turn Off Edge Profile Moldings per Countertop Edge
Room Dialog Updates The Room Specification dialog now includes story pole preview and feedback with dimension
Window Frame Controls Full window frame controls in Pro. "Has Frame" checkbox in Suite and Architectural
Door Frame Control Full door frame controls in Pro. "Has Frame" checkbox in Suite and Architectural
Reverse Interiors/Exterior for Doors
Custom Stylized Themes Set up Home Designer's user interface with color and style themes of your choosing. Set preferences for the look of dialogs, menus, buttons and other interface elements; import, export, and share saved themes
