Welcome to our technical guide on modifying terrain dimensions in cadvilla. By default, the software generates an initial environment surrounding your project with a standard size of 100 x 100 meters. However, you can easily adjust these exact measurements at any time to match your actual property dimensions. Consequently, defining the correct terrain size ensures a realistic 3D representation and provides an accurate baseline for further landscaping tasks.

Step-by-Step Instructions, defining the environment and terrain properties

[0:31] Selecting the Environment Layer To edit the properties of the terrain, you must first activate the corresponding layer inside your project structure.

• Therefore, press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard.
• Next, select the Environment layer inside your project viewer using a left mouse click.
• Consequently, the environment outline becomes active, setting the stage for direct geometric modifications.

[0:45] Opening the Properties

• First, select the environment area directly in your 2D view with a left mouse click.
• Subsequently, press the right mouse button directly on the selected environment surface.
• Finally, choose Properties from the opening context menu.

[1:07] Adjusting the Dimensions: The properties’ dialog opens, allowing you to define the exact dimensions and various other parameters of your active environment.

• Navigate directly to the numerical dimension input fields.
• For the Width, simply enter your required value (for example, 40 meters).
• Furthermore, for the Depth, enter your corresponding value (for example, 20 meters).

[1:22] Confirming the Changes

• After entering the accurate property values, confirm your changes by clicking the OK button. As a result, the terrain will immediately adjust to the newly defined dimensions across both the 2D and 3D views.
• Finally, press the ESC key to drop the active selection of the environment and return to your standard drafting mode.