Listed below are all new features and prices for cadvilla version 3. This substantial update contains many new features and enhancements.
The additional features of cadvilla V3 listed in the following table only represent the most important changes compared to cadvilla V2. Of course, many other smaller modifications and enhancements, as well as the elimination of certain weak points, have also been implemented.
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cadvilla basic 2.x.x.x to cavilla basic 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 13,95* |
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cadvilla basic plus 2.x.x.x to cavilla basic plus 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 23,95* |
ca. 880 MB |
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cadvilla professional 2.x.x.x to cavilla professional 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 61,95* |
ca. 910 MB |
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cadvilla professional plus 2.x.x.x to cavilla professional plus 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 75,95* |
ca. 910 MB |
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For users wishing to take this opportunity to also upgrade to a higher level product:
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cadvilla basic 3.x.x.x to cavilla professional 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 105,95* |
ca. 910 MB |
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cadvilla basic plus 3.x.x.x to cavilla professional 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 93,95* |
ca. 910 MB |
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cadvilla basic plus 3.x.x.x to cavilla professional plus 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 188,00* |
ca. 910 MB |
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cadvilla professional 3.x.x.x to cavilla professional plus 3.0.2.0 |
EUR 143,00* |
ca. 910 MB |
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Listed in the following table are the additional features of cadvilla Version 3.x.x.x compared to cadvilla Version 2.x.x.x .
Legend for the following table:
- Feature is included in this version
- Feature is not included in this version
An explanation and details of a particular feature can be displayed by clicking directly on the appropriate line.
3D Constructions using Primitives ... mehr
Primitives are various predefined basic solids. The following primitives are provided in cadvilla; cube, cone, cylinder, sphere, torus, wedge and pyramid. The properties of primitives, such as materials, dimensions, transformations, radiuses, segmentation and heights, can be specified in the associated properties dialog before the solid is inserted.
Primitives can be input and freely positioned with the appropriate function or using construction aids to input a rectangle which defines the width and depth of the solid.
New solids can be created by combining several primitives.
3D Constructions using Extrusion Solids ... mehr 
Extrusion solids are created from a closed 2D contour, for which in addition a height is defined.
The are two ways to define a 2D contour.
- By manually inputting a closed polygon.
- By using an existing contour (e.g. of a 3D object or from the 2D symbol catalog).
Using manual input a 2D contour can be defined in the plan view, a cross-section view or in the 3D view.
Extrusion solids are true solids, with which Boolean operations can be performed, and which can be merged with other solids.
3D Constructions using Rotation Solids ... mehr 
Rotation solids are created by revolving a 2D contour about a specified axis. Surfaces are generated along the contour to form the solid.
This is illustrated by the following examples, which all show, from left to right, the 2D contour, the result after rotation in a cross-section view, and the resultant solid.
The rotation axis is defined by inputting two points.
Several different 3D objects can be generated from a single 2D contour by varying the segmentation and the angle of rotation.
Our example shows a planter - on the left the contour, in the middle after rotation with 24 segments, and on the right after rotation with 4 segments.
3D Constructions using Sweep Solids ... mehr 
Sweep solids result from 'sweeping' a contour along a predefined path. The 2D contour can be freely defined or selected from over 120 predefined contours and profiles.
The path can be defined in one of three ways.
- Polyline: A polyline produces a sweep solid which is 'open' at the start and end, and which can be used to create, for example, baseboards in a room which cannot form a closed solid since they start and end either side of a door frame.
- Polygon: A polygon produces a closed solid in which the end points meet and which can be used to create, for example, ceiling moldings at the junction of wall and ceiling.
- Contour / Path: This function produces a solid which follows a contour or path made up of 2D elements. Several individual 2D elements must first be combined to form a contour. This option is useful for producing, for example, a path consisting of lines and arcs, as would be required to create a drainpipe.
Typical applications for sweep solids are, as shown in our example, drainpipes, baseboards and ceiling moldings. Boolean Operations for 3D Constructions ... mehr 
Four different operations are available in order to produce a user-created 3D construction as an entity.
In the case of solids which penetrate each other:
- Solids can be unified with the 'Union' operation.
- One solid can be subtracted from the other with the 'Difference' operation.
- The part common to two solids can be created with the 'Intersection' operation.
In the case of solids which do not penetrate each other:
- Solids can be merged with the 'Merge' operation.
In our example the different operations are illustrated using a rectangular solid and a cone. 3D Constructions for Creating New Objects ... mehr 
Apart from providing further options for construction in addition to the predefined building components, 3D constructions allow the user to design his own 3D objects for the object catalog and thus extend the catalog as required.
The objects are formed by combining 3D elements, known as solids, of which there are four different types.
- Primitives: Basic predefined solids e.g. cube, cylinder, pyramid.
- Extrusion solids: Created from a closed 2D contour for which a height is specified.
- Rotation solids: Created from a closed 2D contour which is rotated about a specified axis.
- Sweep solids: Created from a closed 2D contour which follows a defined path.
Once solids have been created in this way they can be edited with further functions such as merge and union, or using Boolean operations, and then combined to form new 3D objects.
Examples of applications for the use of 3D constructions to create objects are carports, patio roofs, balconies, half-timbering, rose arches and planters, to name just a few.
Scaling and Creating 'Blueprints' for 2D Floor Plans ... mehr 
Images and 2D Elements can be scaled very accurately. This allows images of floor plans to be inserted and used as a 'blueprint' over which the 3D model of the building can be constructed.
The procedure for creating a 3D model is quick and easy.
- Load the image of the 2D floor plan:
Load the image from a JPG, BMP, PNG or GIF file.
- Scale the image:
The image must be scaled to the correct dimensions, as undefined dimensions and incorrect proportions result on insertion.
This is achieved by entering a reference dimension, which is defined by specifying two endpoints in the image. A dialog box then appears in which the current measurement is shown and which allows numerical input of the actual value. After exiting the dialog the image is scaled to the new dimensions.
- Inputting the 3D model of the floor plan:
The floor plan can now be inserted/traced. Measurements for wall thickness, windows and doors can be taken directly from the inserted image using the measuring and dimensioning functions provided.
40 New Doors and Additional 2D Representations ... mehr 
Approximately 40 additional doors are included with a selection of
- Front doors and front doors with side panels
- Interior doors and double doors
- Sliding doors and folding doors.
The 2D representation of doors has been enhanced to now include doors with side panels, double doors, folding doors and sliding doors.
Using Subtraction Solids ... mehr 
As the name implies, subtraction solids are intended for subtraction from other solids using Boolean operations (intersection algorithms). 'Cube' and 'Plane' are provided as standard subtraction solids, but it is also possible to use other subtraction solids. Other subtraction solids are the result of converting existing 3D constructions to subtraction solids.
Subtraction solids are not intended for use in modeling. For modeling, other mechanisms such a Boolean operations are provided.
An example using the 'Cube' subtraction solid in a building:
In the example shown the cube was subtracted from all layers of the building. In the view on the left the cube is still visible, while on the right it is set as invisible in the visibilities dialog. The cut-out representation, however, has no effect on the 2D representation in the plan view.
An example using the 'Plane' subtraction solid with a building:
In the example shown all constructions in front of the plane were subtracted from all layers of the building. The direction of input of the subtraction solid can defined over the context menu.
An example using a user-defined subtraction solid:
In this example the subtraction solid is equivalent to the excavated part of the terrain. Apart from the 3D representation, the result is also shown in elevations/cross sections and plan views. Further examples for the use of subtraction solids are access ramps, roof terraces and many more.
The scope of the subtraction can be set in the properties dialog for a subtraction solid. Here can be specified which types of construction element and which layers are to be affected by the subtraction solid.
Locked Wall Intersections (revised) ... mehr 
Wall intersections are normally handled automatically in cadvilla. This applies to butted as well as intersecting and angled wall connections.
For complex wall connections it is sometimes necessary to lock the intersection of two walls to enable the wall 'knot' to be untied.
The locked intersection of two walls can, of course, be deactivated again at any time.
Customizing Satellite Images to match the Terrain ... mehr 
Using this function, Satellite images, aerial photographs, and in fact any image can be customized to match the terrain with just a single mouse-click.
For instance, you can save detailed satellite views of your plot from the internet and then simply drag them onto the terrain. The image can then be tailored to match the plot using the properties dialog for the environment.
Tip: Particularly suitable as background images are, for example, a street view or a 3D view (Earth view) of the area. Folder Favorites in 'Save / Open File' ... mehr 
This function serves to speed up the choice of user folders when saving files (e.g. projects, objects) by not having to first click through the folder structure.
This can be useful, for example, if you have a directory structure for user projects and you want to access these with a single click.
This function can also be useful when saving newly created objects and when creating new object catalogs.
Representation of Roofs in 2D and 3D ... mehr 
The representation of roofs has been extended to include further options for 2D and 3D views.
The following additional visibility options can be activated and deactivated for the 3D representation of the roof:
- Roof cladding
- Roof lining.
In the 2D plan view the 2D representation of a roof results by default from the contour of the roof itself. In some cases this particular representation is not sufficient and can be changed with the aid of an additional option.
The options necessary to modify the representation of a roof in 2D are located in the 'Advanced' section of the properties dialog for the view itself.
Modified Processing of Cross-Sections ... mehr 
The processing of cross-sections has been changed as follows:
-> when a cross-section view is closed it only becomes invisible.
-> when a cross-section symbol is deleted the associated cross-section is also deleted.
-> the context menu for a cross-section symbol contains options to display the cross-section view or to create it if required.
Further New Features in Version 3 - Part 1 ... mehr NEW: 3D Converter - automatic allocation of 2D alternative representations to 3D objects.
NEW: 3D Converter - convert entire directories of images into 3D objects.
NEW: More than 120 2D profiles - including steel beam profiles and molding profiles.
NEW: Catalog for 3D constructions including examples.
Further New Features in Version 3 - Part 2 ... mehr NEW: Reduced main memory requirements, especially when using 3D objects.
NEW: Optional extended memory usage, manual settings necessary in the operating system.
NEW: More than 100 new 3D objects - including beds, bedroom furnishings, fences etc.
NEW: Rendering (ray tracing) of a detail. (Very useful for testing the results of ray tracing).
NEW: Search and replace missing image, symbol and object files when loading a project.
NEW: Function 'Adjust Scaling' for image files.
NEW: Function 'Adjust Scaling' for 2D symbols.
NEW: New function 'Copy with a reference point' in the toolbar.
NEW: Guidelines at a fixed distance - the distance can be retained and the dialog suppressed.
NEW: Additional 'Remarks' text for rooms.
NEW: Enhanced ridge purlin for pent roofs.
NEW: Inputting windows and doors with both sides mitered.
NEW: Multiple copies performed over the toolbar.
NEW: Compatibility option when saving project files.
NEW: Undo steps for 'Edit room, floor & room description' have been unified.
NEW: The handling of hidden cross-section views has been modified.
NEW: 'Ctrl'+click in 3D views activates, if necessary, the layer of the object to be selected.
NEW: 2D graphics, create contour, transform arcs, lines and polygons into closed contours.
NEW: 2D graphics, polygon, split into line segments.
NEW: 2D graphics, polygon, adjust scaling.
NEW: 'Grips': Improved handling, settings for size and color.
NEW: Enhanced text input for item text.
