PlansXpress - CAD Software for Self Builders 

If you would like total design control of your project then the award-winning PlansXpress is for you. Use this clever software to produce architect quality plans, home designs and 3D visuals.

Why PlansXpress Self Build edition?

#1. Easy to use CAD software

With PlansXpress it’s all just click, click, drag and drop to create stunning plans and visuals. You don’t need lots of experience with CAD and there's no training required. It's fast, straightforward to use and completely tailored for general building and construction.

Watch the video guide to see how easy PlansXpress really is

#2. Architect quality plans and designs

Produces architect quality plans suitable to submit for planning application. The software also produces building regulation compliant working drawings including sections and notes when you combine with EstimatorXpress Self Build edition.

Watch how to automatically produce building reg' notes for your plans

#3. Developed by a builder for builders & developers

The brainchild of a builder and engineer, PlansXpress is CAD software with a difference and completely tailored for the construction market. Other CAD systems are not specialised to the construction industry allowing you to draw virtually anything from a house to a motorbike! But PlansXpress has built-in building knowledge and items which you just drag onto your drawing. It even builds the detail you need into each wall automatically.

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#4. Scan existing plans into PlansXpress

As well as drafting your own plans and designs with PlansXpress you can also use the amazing PlansXpress Scanpack to scan a drawing produced by someone else. You then trace over the plans on-screen to produce 2D elevations, 3D visuals, add an extension or draw renovation work.

There are 3 ways to use PlansXpress:

• Draft your plans from scratch

• Scan the existing plans using the PlansXpress Scanpack

• Import a DWG or DXF CAD file from other CAD packages

Watch the PlansXpress Scanpack in action

#5. All in one package.

With PlansXpress you get everything you need for general building works in one box! In no time you’ll be drawing extensions, new builds, loft conversions, renovation work. The amazing PlansXpress ScanPack allows you to scan existing drawings to make your own amends, produce 3D visuals or even import the existing drawings into EstimatorXpress for full, automated estimating!

 Check out the full list of symbols and tools available in PlansXpress

#6. Save £££’s on architects

Save yourself £££’s on architects fees. Think of it! No costly amends either. But there are cheaper drawing and home design packages than ours. They’re ok for producing simple structures and attractive 3D visuals but you won't be able to create a complex roof or add quoins and brick arches etc. Plus you'll still need to employ the services of a designer or architect to produce the real working drawings.

Check out our advice on choosing the right CAD software

#7. Unrivalled customer support

Online and telephone support included to ensure you get going with drafting your plans and designs from day one.

 Check out the HBXL Support resources online

#8. Leading the way with technology

All HBXL software uses exclusive X-connex technology to exchange data between packages in the range – importantly between your building plans and estimate.

EstimatorXpress Self Build edition will read your PlansXpress plans and turn them into an instant quote with full cost breakdown using real material prices and project management tools at the click of a button (with no data input) – now that’s X-connex technology!

Find out more about X-Connex data sharing technology - exclusive to HBXL

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