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Welcome to the new Sweet Home Forum!
Hi everyone, We're happy to announce that the Sweet Home forum has moved to a new, more powerful platform. Our previous system had become difficult to mainta...by SpaceMushrooms » » in New versions - 0 Replies
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Change Grid Scale
I've been using a grid of ten squares per meter. Somehow I managed to change this to 4 squares per meter and I don't know how. Could someone please tell me h...by mememe » - 1 Replies
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Importing furniture from sh3d files
Hi, is there any way to import objects to the library from an open sh3d file that was made with objects not already there? Thanks for any helpby grrrlgeek » - 1 Replies
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Draw (offset) Wall from Existing Wall?
I've searched around and may've missed this since it seems like an everyday procedure. In an existing area/room with walls, how do I draw a new wall a specif...by delaing » - 14 Replies
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Two importing questions
Two questions. I've made several extra categories in the furniture list. I tried using the furniture library editor, to put a few things in the categories I ...by grrrlgeek » - 4 Replies
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Create Dimension
Hi, My mouse sensitivity can be random, so when I want to "CREATE DIMENSION" of specific length. it becomes almost impossible to move the mouse to get the ex...by mikeecho » - 1 Replies
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Export floor texture into .obj and .mtl files
Hi, I have a home 3d model with texture on walls. I can export the 3d model and the textures into .obj and .mtl files and open it seperately with e.g. meshla...by avnerm » - 2 Replies
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Creating Models including Glass
I've used Sweethome3d for many years, and used to model furniture using Art of Illusion. I seem to vaguely remember that one could name an object in AoI with...by connomar » - 6 Replies
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How to bind a door to a wall ?
Hello. 1: I have created 4 walls, but forgot to double click on the last junction; is there a way to fix the connexion between 1st and 4th wall, or do I need...by DoubleHP » - 1 Replies
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No textures in ViewER-VR
After encountering many past ways of trying to view SweetHome3D models in Google Cardboard, I came across ViewER-VR which can display ojb models in 3D virtua...by Trinition » - 3 Replies
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Length of a wall
It is unclear to me what the exact length of a wall is. I don't have a floor plan, so I go through my home, measuring each wall individually. In SweetHome3D ...by lightweave » - 12 Replies
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Site Plan and/or Boundary Limitations
Hi All! I am trying to add a site plan and/or boundary limitations using Sweet Home 3D (which I am finding VERY easy to use and fantastic). DEsigning my hous...by ozmike » - 3 Replies
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How to reverse a door hinge point
Yep I'm sure this is an easy one for your pros, but I cannot get a door to hinge on the correct side and swing into the room to open along a wall. I can rota...by Bioman » - 1 Replies
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Importing furniture - group of objects
Hi, can you please advise, how I can select / add to the project particular furniture only when importing group of objects, eg. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup....by sharkys » - 3 Replies
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How to input multi line text
I need to write a multi line note on the drawing. Is there a way to achieve this ? Thank youby mansour77 » - 1 Replies
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Floor Texture - Adjusting Problem
Hi all, Firstly, I would like to share with my admiration for the software. It is great. I am using SH3D for two weeks in planning my apartment. I have encou...by raczek » - 8 Replies
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create sh3f library
I have a lot of objects to load in Sweet Home and I don't want to do it "one by one". Is there a program I can use to create a library sh3f ? Thank you.by morellik » - 8 Replies
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How do I protect a room from moving or changing?
Very often when I click into the plan I accidentally move the room. Often I don't notice that at all. How can I protect a room? I can add any object to the b...by epunkt » - 1 Replies
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Optimum lighting for rendered photos
Hey Guys, I was wondering if there is an optimum setting than can be used for lighting, so that when I render an image in 3d, it's not too bright and not too...by dubstastic » - 1 Replies
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no Add Level Option
Hallo I have in issue adding levels. I do not see an add level option on the home menu under PLAN. Also no add level option when i right click on the drawing...by jansteyn » - 1 Replies
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Accuracy of Object Movement
Hi all, My Apartment's ground plan is rather winded, so I'm sceptical whether I will be able to bring-in a new Seating Furniture into my Appartment's living ...by Max100 » - 2 Replies
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Wall not connected to ceiling
There is a old thread about it. But I cannot get a solution. Is there a solution now? I have an open kitchen with low walls. But in the 3D it will connected ...by Bummibaer » - 1 Replies
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Change font size in dimension numbers
Hello everybody, Can you change the font size of the numbers in the dimension specification? In my plan, I can change the font size of the numbers of the are...by Jxdust » - 3 Replies
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Easy import with CSV files
Hi everybody, I read that some users had problems with import of csv file. It's so simple. [:D] Rename the created csv file with SH3D in format txt. Open it ...by bdfd » - 8 Replies
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Trapeziod walls
Is there a feature that enables me to draw trapeziod walls for octagonal buildings and walls?by KHaebi » - 1 Replies
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cylinder mod?
Does anyone know if its possible to make the cylinder, available from the library, into a circle?by Mike53 » - 4 Replies
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moving all parts at once (in z coordinate)
Hello, I draw the hole top floor. But I did the mistake to think about the distance to the ground. Now, I would like to add the ground floor. Is there any op...by hans_wurst » - 2 Replies
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Textures stacking when it should be wrapping
I've made a coffeetable and tried adding an oak texture to the legs, but the texture seems to stack which makes stripes on the legs, instead of wrapping and ...by Christian__N » - 3 Replies
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3D navigation for a whole appartment
Hi, I created a whole appartment and my problem is that I can't navigate well in the 3D representation. The view seems to be centred and I can't get a good v...by waliu » - 1 Replies
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How to show the cote values
I just re-installed Sweet Home 3D on my new computer with Windows 10 and I notice that when I had a cote on my plan, it doesn't show the values anymore… I lo...by ClaudeParmentier » - 0 Replies
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make realistic grass
I'm looking for a way to make realistic looking grass. Not just a photo, copying it self. I have tried different settings in "modify 3D view" but the all see...by denmyos » - 12 Replies
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Hither and yon?
I have run into a small problem making videos with the "same rendering as in the 3D view"-setting. What I see in the preview window does not match the video ...by Ceciliabr » - 13 Replies
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How create a balcony ....
Hi all, I'm new on this wonderful program. I'm creating my home but I donàt know how create a balcony. There is no balcony in the library an no right railing...by flashman » - 3 Replies
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How can I draw different skirting boards in one room?
Hello, im new with Sweet Home 3D and hope for your help: Our rental apartment has different baseboards, which differ in material, height, depth and width. We...by sterope » - 1 Replies
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GPU rendering
Hi all, I do not understand which unit sh3d uses to render, CPU or GPU? The usage is automatic based on the resolution and quality of the rendering (for exam...by AdeleAlli » - 3 Replies
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Curved floors
Hi all, does anyone know if it is possible to curve the floor in sh3d? As the possibility to curve walls but instead I need to curve the floor (created by th...by AdeleAlli » - 2 Replies
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Adding markers that won't be lost when I export to obj
Hi, this question is about importing sweet home 3d generated obj files into THREE.js and detecting points of interest from within javascript. I can see that ...by nurettin » - 3 Replies
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Fixing walls or single layers / Fixieren von Wänden oder Nivaus
How can I fix single walls or total layers so that I could not move them inadvertently? How can I do this also with dimension lines? (changes in other layers...by Frieda12345 » - 2 Replies
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rotating a whole house
After many hours of work i just realize that my house and garden walls are facing the wrong way. I need to rotate 4 levels 90 degrees. But i dont see any opt...by denmyos » - 3 Replies
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Attachments Glass blocks
I am trying to use the glass blocks found in the model library and I also use the service window to accomodate those glass blocks, but for some reasons, the ...by rontant » - 18 Replies
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Render problem with light and reflections
All objects have been set to opaque, here below render without and with lights: Render without lights Render with sunlight I want the black elements to remai...by ZioLollo » - 6 Replies
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Pyramid Roof
Hello all, I've been using SH3D on-and-off for about 8 years. I've usually been able to find an answer without posting, but I'm stuck on this one. I am looki...by CGreene » - 2 Replies
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Balcony Issue
I have made a balcony .obj. If it is set to be a door/window, then it connects to the wall, but it's depth is changed to 0"3" when it should remain at 6'. If...by Amerigo » - 1 Replies
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Importing BIMX files
I have a number of BIMX files which I would like to import to Sweet Home (running on Mint 19). IS this possible and, if so, how do I go about it?by Gewitty » - 1 Replies
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ryzen 5 2400g for 3D render?
Has anybody used the Ryzen 5 2400g for 3d rendering? Or what system is good for realistic images? Photos only no video. Thanksby roro98 » - 4 Replies
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PDF problem. Adds thick/double-lines
Hello! First forum-question for me. I've made a drawing of my house, everything looks good, but when I save/print the file as a PDF it adds thicker lines, an...by AFFE » - 1 Replies
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Levels and random behavior of objects
Hello First of all, congrats for the great software. I start using it a week ago and still learning. Thus I have a question regarding levels and objects. Whe...by ridom » - 1 Replies
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How Do I Delete Catalog Folder?
I accidentally imported a texture library as a model library somehow, and now I can't get rid of it. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but it's still...by CasualDesigner » - 3 Replies
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