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by daytooner
Wed May 14, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: Gettling list of materials/furniture used
Replies: 2
Views: 3443

Gettling list of materials/furniture used

Can I get a list of materials used in a design? There is the list of objects with dimensions shown. But it lacks things like tiles used.

It would be very useful for me to know the things like number of each type of tiles used, cabinets, etc., along with a way to set a value for each piece.

(This ...
by daytooner
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Errors creating plugin class
Replies: 1
Views: 4795

Errors creating plugin class

I have followed the instructions here: https://www.sweethome3d.com/pluginDeveloperGuide.jsp to generate a basic plugin. But when I generate the VolumePlugin class, I get the error:

"The type com.eteks.sweethome3d.plugin.Plugin is not accessible"

Here is the code that was generated:

package com ...
by daytooner
Thu Apr 13, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: Materials List: Where/how is it stored. Can it be exported?
Replies: 1
Views: 3035

Materials List: Where/how is it stored. Can it be exported?

I have created a sh3d design of several rooms. I know that if I print out the design, I get a list of materials, along with aerial and 3D views. But, can I just get the materials list exported, preferably in some usable format such as a CSV file?

Also, where, and how, is it internally stored? I ...
by daytooner
Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: How To: Sunlight through window
Replies: 2
Views: 3367

Re: How To: Sunlight through window

Thanks. What I expected.

But another question on a related topic. How do I model a light fixture that includes the light (and power level)? There are several lamps like this. I have modeled a light bulb with glass material in blender, imported it into sh3d. But if I put a light source inside of it ...
by daytooner
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: How To: Sunlight through window
Replies: 2
Views: 3367

How To: Sunlight through window

Basic question: I have a window in my model, and I would like to see what the room looks like with and without sunlight coming through. Right now, I added an incandescent light source on the outer side of the window, and made it the same width as that. And I know that I can change the amount of ...
by daytooner
Fri Mar 03, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: 3D models and textures
Topic: Side / Front View in design pane
Replies: 1
Views: 3789

Side / Front View in design pane

First, I am a newbie here with 3D design.

My question is: can I switch the design pane from top view to side view (left or right) or front view?

Fairly simple. Yes?

TIA

ken