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Error "Can't home home" for some homes in SweetHome3DOnline with Linux
Hello! I use http://www.sweethome3d.com/SweetHome3DOnline.jsp regularly and without any issues in Windows, but occasionally I want to use it in Linux, and th...by nougie2 » - 4 Replies
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adding text to a wall surface in 3D
In short, I want to add a sign to an exterior wall (think something like a chalk board). Can this be done in Sweet Home 3D or will I need to do it in another...by busdy » - 2 Replies
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Reflection on the swimming Pool water
How do I get the reflection of the house, trees etc on the water of the swimming pool. Can any one please help me on this ] I want the reflections like in th...by santbose » - 8 Replies
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Floor Thickness Feature
Hi Puybaret, It would be nice if we can have a feature of adjusting the thickness of the floor in the same room something like the below drawings. ----------...by santbose » - 1 Replies
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Newbie help, please
I am testing Sweet Home 3D as someone who has never really used a design program. As such some of the basics are tripping me up and I'm not finding the answe...by rchute » - 3 Replies
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Geolocation & sunshine shadows projection
Hi, 1/ How to geolocate our field as in Sketchup? RE: http://www.sweethome3d.com/support/foru ... hread,4406 2/ How to view the shadows'sun of building onto ...by live » - 5 Replies
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Video Too Fast
Hi, When I create a video in 3D View, the playback (.mov) is too fast to easily discern the content. Is there a way to slow it down? The only way I've found ...by nena5217 » - 1 Replies
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Sloping glass roof
I've been reading about creating a sloping glass roof and I think I need the CopyAsNewFurniture plugin, but that isn't on the sourceforge download page. Is i...by Twincam » - 3 Replies
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3d zoom
My 3D image, for an unknown reason, suddenly got very small, about 1/4th of its previous size. How do I zoom in the image to get it back to full size? Thanks...by nail59.6768 » - 5 Replies
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Elevation Problem
I have a drawing with 3 different levels. basically my basement, then you come up the stairs, and there is a little landing to go into the backyard, then the...by tinboye » - 1 Replies
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How can I view my obj file in a web browser
I have created a apartment. Now I want share it via web browser or android tab. But everything I try fails. All android apps are crashing when opening the ob...by harvey186 » - 3 Replies
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Furniture in Scene not selectable
Some furniture in the scene can no longer be selected. They appear in the furniture window and in the scene but can not be selected either in the scene (by m...by richardm » - 2 Replies
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How do I delete a file?
I've been playing with this program a few years now and have a lot of saved files I would like to delete. How do I delete a file from within the program? Rig...by jjc58 » - 1 Replies
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Problem importing models
I hired a guy to draw some custom models for me. They are in .obj format. I can't import them. When I try to drag and drop, I get an error message; when I tr...by HarveyDunn » - 1 Replies
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wall niche
Hello All I'm new here so please go easy on me until I get the protocol right. I am doing a house design, and would like to place recessed niches in the wall...by rayclout » - 3 Replies
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Resolution problem on high density display
I have Surface Pro 4 with resolution 2736x1824px. My favourite Sweethome became hard to use as everything is very small + small menu issues. Please fix!by bpeguk » - 2 Replies
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Newbie Question: Can I hire someone to make 3D models of furniture for me?
I find this program pleasingly easy to use, even for a novice such as myself. Is it possible for me to hire someone to make models of furniture and other obj...by HarveyDunn » - 1 Replies
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Horizontal Angle Rotation
I would like to rotate a piece about the horizontal axis. The default allows it rotate about the vertical axis. I tried importing a furniture piece with the ...by gbbeil » - 2 Replies
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Copy'n'paste multi layer house
Hi I have designed a house in and out. Now I want to see the effects and lighting with surrounding houses which are the same or mirrored. For mirroring I wan...by swave » - 11 Replies
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Please could anyone suggest a youtube for shading and lighting?
As the title suggests. I've seen some fantastic floor plans where lighting and shading has been added. They are a 'work of art! Or perhaps you know of a yout...by Jenniferbm55 » - 0 Replies
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Is it possible to move levels?
I'm modeling a property; it has a ground floor level, 1st floor level, and top level which is a flat roof / solarium. The level of the ground floor is elevat...by Jenniferbm55 » - 8 Replies
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How can I make a color-box appear in the Display Column?
I am creating a layout that requires instructions pulled from the SH3D table. The object used in the layout needs to show a color box in the color column (Di...by ttayebali » - 0 Replies
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Change patterns and colors in 2D plan
I want to use Sweet Home 3D to draw a plan to submit to the building authority. Is it possible to change the wall color in the 2D plan? Additionally I would ...by HK69 » - 10 Replies
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Garden Walls
Hi, I've got just two hours of experience with Home Sweet Home, so I'm as green as a cabbage! Though it does appear very easy. Just wondering how I can build...by Jenniferbm55 » - 5 Replies
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Roof Guttering/Soil pipes
I am currently putting finishing touches to the outside of my house. Does anyone know if there is roof guttering and soil pipes for the outside walls availab...by Jacksinatra » - 1 Replies
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Linux version crashes
Hello, I use Ubuntu 15.10 just downloaded the app and extracted it. It launches and seems to work nicely, but every time I go to File>Preferences program cra...by cybbro » - 1 Replies
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2d images in my 3d drawing
Can I create a 2D drawing with sweet home 3D? jar version Just looking from top down, so the symbols look basically like this: what I get now is the space ar...by bbxrider » - 1 Replies
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Drawing circular buildings
Is there any way to draw a circular building, or a curved wall?by shorinjin » - 2 Replies
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Can I change the shading or colour of a wall in plan view
Hi, I would like to be able to have different wall shading or colour in plan view to show different types of wall construction ... is this possible? Thanks Kenby kenpeel » - 5 Replies
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(im)possible to find really white tiles on a wall?
I want to put a white tile structure on walls. But when I import that, it becomes very grey, even more than the walls usually already colour a bit grey. And ...by hobbyrv » - 2 Replies
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Paper format
Hi, is it possible to prin in formats bigger than A3? I can't find A2 or better A1/A0. Thanks in adavance, Joeby sobeos » - 1 Replies
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How do I calculate total floor area or room square footages?
Hello, I am new to Sweet Home and am really happy with the features. How do I calculate the square footage of the total floor plan or individual rooms so tha...by Cmbellomo » - 6 Replies
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how to create a room with a curved wall?
Hi, I'm just using Sweet Home 3D (on MAC) and created some straight and curved walls. Now I want to create a room based on the walls but I do not find a way ...by mrichter » - 2 Replies
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Slanted walls /
[:-/] I am helping a friend who has a preserved lighthouse. I am trying to draw a certain area which needs some repair. How ever the wall are slanted which m...by TonyDee » - 4 Replies
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Multiple Level - Virtual View
Having constructed two levels I am having problems with the 3D view (Virtual View). The section of roof which was created in Level 0 but modified in level 1 ...by richardm » - 1 Replies
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Making counter tops
How can I create counter tops? If I lay out cabinets and put a dish washer between them, how can I create a counter top that spans across all surfaces in a u...by somuchfun » - 3 Replies
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Simple steps
I need to add just a few simple steps and I can't find an object to do it with...all the objects are stair cases. Is there a simple way to make just 2 or 3 s...by somuchfun » - 3 Replies
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How to modify the light power of a group of lights
Is it possible to modify the light power of grouped lights? Or do I have to modify each light of the group individually? The Modify Furniture dialogue box do...by John37 » - 4 Replies
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Picture imported furniture does not show in library
When I import a furniture, I get only a white square in the library without showing the imported object. I can integrate it in my drawing, but how can I make...by hobbyrv » - 3 Replies
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Join (or merge) 2 adjacent walls?
Hi When I draw 2 or more walls in a single process, adjacent walls are drawn with a "join" between them: However if I draw the adjacent walls at different ti...by CCPT » - 2 Replies
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How to start SH3D without recovery
Hi I have been using .jar version, once it crashed now when I am starting, it shows in title bar with 100% cpu and nothing happens, just freeze. How to force...by SNAKE83 » - 1 Replies
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furniture library copy
can anyone please tell me how can i copy all of my current installed furnitures if ever i will install an updated version of SH3D?? i updated my SH3D and all...by mumakil213 » - 3 Replies
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system slower since update
Since the update to 5.2 and 1.6 the system is a lot slower. I have to wait quite a time after importing or changing objects. Is there a way to speed it up?by hobbyrv » - 2 Replies
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How to creat two different textures on the same wall?
Need your help: I am trying to create two different textures on exterior wall (lower part and upper part of the wall), but couldn't find any features in the ...by maplelandhomes » - 8 Replies
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Change the file type
How can I change the file type on save .. I need the file in other programs Thank youby nzr » - 2 Replies
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Upon inquiry
I am new to Use Sweet Home ... Is there tools should be loaded to add items not availableby nzr » - 2 Replies
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How to hide background image?
Please does anyone know how can I hide the background image? The Hide background image and the Delete background image menu items are both greyed out, and do...by John37 » - 2 Replies
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