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Unable to open file
I downloaded the update today, and shortly afterward was unable to open my file. I'd try and open my file and in doing so it would shut the program down and ...by AeowynFraser » - 12 Replies
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Room with roof pitch won't show ceiling
Hi, I uploaded an example: http://ul.to/u6attfyz The ceiling should be visible in bright purple but instead one can see the sky. What am I doing wrong? Regar...by schnesim » - 3 Replies
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How to export elements from SH3D file and import to SH3F
Hi all, I'm a newbie of SH3D, and I'm trying to play with it. I know about difficult to build roofs, and have found this post https://sourceforge.net/p/sweet...by dadep » - 3 Replies
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Problem importing .sh3d home from Mac
Last week I installed Sweet Home 3D 5.1.1 from Apple App Store on my MacBook (running OS-X Yosemite 10.10.5 and current Java), then created & saved a 25MB ho...by gfrogner » - 1 Replies
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How to make a horizontal tube
Hi all, Please Help!! I'm desperate to know how to make a horizontal pipe/tube? Thanks in advance..by Wmatilda » - 3 Replies
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Save Photo in 2D
Firstly i have to admit that this looks pretty nice SW! I need to save my projects in 2D and 3D too. Saving in 3D is pretty straigt forward but i did not fin...by iqu » - 1 Replies
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Adding Room Steps, Wainscoting and Roofs
I've done some searching without results. I'd like to know 3 things: 1.) Is there an easy way to make an 8" step up or down within a room. For example - havi...by Chris308 » - 1 Replies
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Someone can solve this? Problem with plugin Furniture catalogue
I have some problem with the pluginFurnitureCatalogue. When I save a library does not create any property files, but only a .sh3d file. how is this possible?...by DiabolikHinata » - 2 Replies
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Using light, how can I set ?
Hi there, I have tried to set a light into a room, but I dont the same atmosphere as show in some picture of the website. Is there a trick to do it? Thanksby Tiso » - 3 Replies
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Plist editor for Mac (FYI)
This, I think, solves the memory problem with the App-store version of SH3D: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/14363/plistedit-proby Ceciliabr » - 0 Replies
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File and settings for expanding memory - anyone know how?
Sorry for asking this question, but I'm out of options after searching for hours: How do I increase memory settings on a PC with Windows (like adjusting the ...by Ceciliabr » - 7 Replies
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Uploading File to Online
I'm having difficulty getting my sh3d file to upload to the online version. I am running a fairly new Mac so I'm wondering if software isn't compatible.by hehaar » - 2 Replies
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EXPAND PLANE
How Can I expand the final plane so it can fits in a A4 sheet but with the maxim clarityby 3milius » - 1 Replies
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Cannot get windows to have handles inside
I have a plan of a typical flat with thick outer walls and windows set "deeply" in the wall so that their jambs are also inside. And window handles, too, of ...by ysmith » - 6 Replies
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Possible to move an entire floor to align with another floor?
I'm having a problem now that I have my floors drawn that they aren't aligned in 3D space. https://www.dropbox.com/s/dsl0oc4weucmm ... 9.png?dl=0 I read thro...by joshuairl » - 1 Replies
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Different elevations
Hi everyone my very first post. I have just started using sweet home 3D and as potentially one of your older users I am tremendously impressed with what has ...by Jacksinatra » - 3 Replies
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Field of view vs. focal length.
"When all else fails – read the manual". Yes, I know, and I have, but I still can't understand how to calculate the right focal length-settings to match the ...by Ceciliabr » - 2 Replies
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Plugin - CANNOT make it work...
Hi - using SH3D on Ubuntu, everything going fine. However I cannot get the CopyAsNewFurniturePlugin working. Have downloaded the file CopyAsNewFurniturePlugi...by bobdee » - 1 Replies
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curved wall
Good day everyone, I am trying to draw a curved wall. Can anyone refer me to a previous thread/discussion on this please? Thank you in advance Juggernaut (So...by JUGGERNAUT » - 3 Replies
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Use Sweet Home 3D Online - Backup files
Hello guys, I'm so sorry for such a noob thing, but I did work several hours on a file with the online version, and due to a mistake I did overwrite my file ...by CypZ » - 1 Replies
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Curved window
Hello All I have a curved wall. It now needs a curved window. How can I do this? Many thanks !by Fintan » - 1 Replies
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How to set the different elevations at each corner of the ground level?
I am new to the sweet home 3d software. Currently, i am designing my house and the lot is sloppy. How can i set the different elevation at each corner? Examp...by maplelandhomes » - 1 Replies
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Find duplicate Furniture
HI, I would really love a feature to check for duplicates in the Model database. Maybe this is something better for a plugin but it would be a great addition...by LunaC » - 2 Replies
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Floor transition without wall
SH3D newbie creating my first floor plan. I have learned that rooms are defined by walls, and how to apply floor coverings to selected rooms. Now I want to t...by jacksonmacd » - 2 Replies
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two surface levels on one floor
Hi, How I can make two levels of floor/surface on one floor. Half of the floor in my design room is 30 cm higher. I know I can do second level and add minus ...by wyskiel » - 1 Replies
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Architectural Elevations
Is there any way SH3D can print plans with architectural markings such as distance of a window from each end of the wall or placement of a 3-way light switch...by onederc » - 2 Replies
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Last post by maplelandhomes
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Drawing issues
Hi everyone I'm a new Sweet Home user and I enjoy it. During my fist project I have encounterd a couple of challanges which I'm sure you can help me with. 1....by chvermont » - 2 Replies
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Change pixels per inch
Hi everybody! I started last week with this amazing and usefull software but my plan is print in hi resolution and the "create photo" option makes the resolu...by elkesabe » - 1 Replies
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Burned by a "gotcha!"*
I lost about 4 hours of work yesterday thanks to an odd set of circumstances, documented here in hopes of helping others to avoid or troubleshoot similar pro...by mazoola » - 1 Replies
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Floors & Ceilings?
I'm sure someone else has posted this, but I cannot seem to find a way to create/color/texture floors and ceilings. Could someone please help? Thank you!by pwhatley » - 2 Replies
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how to connect walls?
if u want to make a corner (90 degrees) out of 2 single walls, after changing a plan, those 2 walls will not be perfectly connected like when u build this co...by bartleby » - 2 Replies
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Use exact 'plan' background in '3D view' mode
Awesome software! I imported a land survey as the background image in planning mode to aid in drawing the house and everything came together very smoothly. I...by hummingbird » - 1 Replies
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Inclined Chimney
hello, I have to draw an inclined chimney. It starts from above the fireplace and goes diagonally to the right. How can I do this? thank youby Franzkb » - 3 Replies
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Last post by hansmex
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changing room height / level
Can anyone suggest how I can set a room level to a higher or lower level than the default, so that I can have split levels for example, the default is about ...by tonyh » - 2 Replies
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Grainy photos
Hi Great program, fun to use, I have a problem though. When using shine tiles the light (white light source) falls on the wall being both too strong and grai...by retrofan » - 2 Replies
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Spotlight effect
Hi, How to get the spotlight effect. light falling on the floor in a cone shape.by santbose » - 4 Replies
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Tried roof tuts, still can't figure it out. Help please
Hello to all. I have designed my home which will be built starting this year. I am having a lot of trouble getting the roof to lay in properly, so I am comin...by celeryman » - 1 Replies
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Polylines 2d to solid 3d
Hello. Is it possible to convert a 3d polyline to 3d solid ? I'm trying to create some different solid for creating drywall on ceiling and walls. Is it possi...by robb84 » - 6 Replies
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Graph layout is only 30' and my space is larger... help!
I'm very new to SweetHome 3D and finishing out basement but the graph goes up to 30' max and my basement is much larger than this. Please help.by Chiggygirl » - 1 Replies
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How to export 2d Floorplan into any viewable file?
Hello, How can I export 2d floorplan into any easily accessible file? Like PDF, JPG, BMP and etc?by Volstritas » - 2 Replies
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disable ratios lock of lightsource
When I want to import a lightsource, it is not possible to disable the lock of the ratios (it stays grey). I need that when I want indirect light against a w...by hobbyrv » - 4 Replies
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grey surroundings
Please help [:)] : Before my renders surrounding was white, I mean everything around my scene was white. Now surrounding in my renders is grey. How could I m...by julija.j » - 3 Replies
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Is there a way to download/use Dynamic Models in Sweet Home 3D?
I have been browsing the 3D Warehouse and have noticed "Dynamic" models, like a door you can set to be open or closed. I was wondering if something like that...by deganu » - 2 Replies
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Can you help me with a design?
Hi guys, I'm trying to make a design, but I'm full out of ideas. So I'm hoping one of you could help me make up a design. You can take a look at the building...by YvesLief » - 3 Replies
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How to draw a pop out window?
How to draw a window like window in enclosed picture? From the outside, can see that the windows are popped out rather than opened inside a thick wall, there...by ngterry » - 1 Replies
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Too little light in photos
I am trying to make photos of my design. When I choose the better quality, there is too much shadow and very little light. I've tried all the settings mentio...by hobbyrv » - 1 Replies
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Slope in the bottom of walls
Dear all, Is it possible to do walls with slope in the bottom not in the top?, it is to say, the slope goes down in the bottom of wallby fca1970 » - 5 Replies
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Question About Photo Rendering
I'm trying to figure out how the photo rendering actually works. As I mentioned in this post - http://www.sweethome3d.com/support/foru ... t,10#27474 - the f...by HawkDawg » - 5 Replies
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Is it possible to use Sweet Home 3d to build a school?
Or should I just go back to blender or sketchup? i like this program so far but it's so tiny...I'm trying to export this into blender as an obj file...I supp...by LucyMay » - 4 Replies
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Problems inserting new objects
Hi, i use mac and can't insert new objects. I tried .obj and .3ds and answer me that can't read the model. Choose another one... I have no problems inserting...by ismaeliyo » - 6 Replies
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