{"id":15486,"date":"2026-03-26T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/?p=15486"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:44:11","slug":"how-to-define-the-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/en\/support\/how-to-define-the-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: How to Define the Environment and Terrain Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"d4d4dd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d4d4dd;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17020 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-define-environment.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step-by-Step Instructions, defining the environment and terrain properties<\/h4>\n<p><strong>[0:31] Selecting the Environment Layer<\/strong> To edit the properties of the terrain, you must first activate the corresponding layer inside your project structure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Therefore, press and hold the <code>CTRL<\/code> key on your keyboard.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select the <code>Environment<\/code> layer inside your project viewer using a left mouse click.<\/li>\n<li>Consequently, the environment outline becomes active, setting the stage for direct geometric modifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>[0:45] Opening the Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, select the environment area directly in your 2D view with a left mouse click.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, press the right mouse button directly on the selected environment surface.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, choose <code>Properties<\/code> from the opening context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>[1:07] Adjusting the Dimensions:<\/strong> The properties&#8217; dialog opens, allowing you to define the exact dimensions and various other parameters of your active environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate directly to the numerical dimension input fields.<\/li>\n<li>For the <code>Width<\/code>, simply enter your required value (for example, 40 meters).<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, for the <code>Depth<\/code>, enter your corresponding value (for example, 20 meters).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>[1:22] Confirming the Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After entering the accurate property values, confirm your changes by clicking the <code>OK<\/code> button. As a result, the terrain will immediately adjust to the newly defined dimensions across both the 2D and 3D views.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, press the <code>ESC<\/code> key to drop the active selection of the environment and return to your standard drafting mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E7Uzs-zg08U?rel=0\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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