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Home Designer Professional 2025 Reference Manual

The Reference Manual provides a description of all tools and settings throughout the program, laid out in a logical manner that reflects the best practices recommended by Chief Architect.

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Home Designer Professional 2025 User's Guide

The User's Guide is a series of step-by-step, illustrated tutorials that introduce both best practices in Home Designer and specific drawing techniques for accomplishing important tasks.

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Home Designer Professional 2025 Download and Installation Guide

The Download and Installation Guide provides step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips for downloading, installing, and activating Home Designer.

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Home Designer 2025 Update Notes

The Update Notes document lists the changes made in each update of Home Designer 2025.

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