I've tried a number of solutions referenced - DirectX version, older Java 3D library etc, but the only partial success I get is with the current Webstart version and it prevents me from using my saved .sh3d file.

Here is the exception that I get:

Exception in thread "AWT-EventQueue-0" java.lang ...

Thanks Hans for the reply. I have been running Sweet Home 3D directly from my computer. After trying the webstart capability the wizard would appear, but after loading my existing home layout, the wizard stopped working. I suppose I could redo all the work I've done so far using the web start ...

Just started using Sweet Home 3D and had no problem importing a background image of my house layout. Built up walls and started to add some 3D objects that are referenced by the User's Guide. I attempt to use the Furniture -> Import Furniture menu selection and nothing happens. I also tried to drag ...