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Eleco to Produce Home Design
Eleco to Produce Home Design.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 1622C Eleco PLC 28 August 2008 \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Immediate Release\n\n\n28 August 2008\n\n\n\n\n \n\nELECO plc\n ('Eleco' or the 'Group')\n\nEleco to Produce Home Design Software for Grand Designs\n\nFremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and Eleco have announced plans to partner on the production of a range of home design software under the talkbackTHAMES produced Grand Designs brand which will enable amateur design enthusiasts to create and visualise their own Grand Designs projects. The Grand Designs 3D product range, including Self Build & Development, Renovation & Interior and Kitchen & Bathroom packages, will be launched at Grand Designs Live on 10 October 2008.\n\nGrand Designs 3D is based on 'ARCON', Eleco's leading 3D design software. With input from FME's UK licensing team and the talkbackTHAMES production team, Grand Designs 3D contains the quality and maintains the credentials of the two brands to create a unique product offering. \n\nGrand Designs 3D will allow the user to quickly, easily and accurately design the exterior, interior and garden of their dream home. Initially, there will be three software packages in the product range catering for projects of a variety of sizes and budgets; from simple remodelling of existing properties to complete self-build projects. The product output can also be used by homeowners to apply for outline planning permission.\n\n2D drawing tools will initially allow the user to bring to life ideas before visualising them in a 3D environment. A database of fixtures and fittings allows each project to be furnished and decorated with rendered images demonstrating the effects of texturing, lighting and even shadows. Finally, the 3D walk through feature allows each project to be examined in close-up detail and provides a genuine impression of moving around the finished home or room. Adaptations can be easily implemented; altering both small and large details at will until ...