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Below is a rough overview of the video’s content.<\/p>\n
1. Create the Base Plate of the Balcony<\/h4>\n
[00:48] Set Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n [03:01] Create Single 3D Surface for the Base Plate<\/strong><\/p>\n [04:10] Define Section Views<\/strong><\/p>\n [06:02] Arrange Views<\/strong><\/p>\n [04:49] Important Information Regarding Section Views<\/strong><\/p>\n [07:02] Choose Sweep Solid for Pillars<\/strong><\/p>\n [08:51] Define Properties for the Pillar Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n [10:05] Change Material and Color of the Pillar<\/strong><\/p>\n [10:56] Move Pillar<\/strong><\/p>\n [12:18] Create Multiple Copies of the Pillar<\/strong><\/p>\n [13:15] Copy Pillars to the Opposite Side<\/strong><\/p>\n [14:48] Copy Pillars to the Front Side of the Balcony<\/strong><\/p>\n [17:39] Enter Railings<\/strong><\/p>\n [21:28] Enter Handrail<\/strong><\/p>\n [25:58] Save as 3D Object<\/strong><\/p>\n [26:52] Insert Balcony into Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
File<\/code> > New<\/code> > 2D View<\/code> and maximize the window.<\/li>\nGrid on\/off<\/code> and the Line width on\/off<\/code> under the View<\/code> menu to be able to snap and orientate yourself better.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/raster-linienbreiten-menue-schalter_en.webp\")
<\/strong><\/li>\n2D & Layout<\/code> > 2D Guidelines<\/code> > Guideline<\/code> > Vertical guideline<\/code> (and Horizontal guideline<\/code>). Use the Numeric parallel guideline<\/code> function to accurately sketch the dimensions of your balcony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Construction<\/code> > Single 3D Surface<\/code>\u00a0> Insert with rectangle<\/code>.<\/li>\nsingle 3D surface<\/code> dialog opens.<\/li>\nTiles<\/code> > 2D Display<\/code>. Select None<\/code> for the Fill style<\/code>. Confirm with OK<\/code>.<\/li>\n2. Create Section Views for Editing<\/h4>\n
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View<\/code> > New section view<\/code>.<\/li>\nCTRL<\/code> key to lock it exactly horizontal. The section depth should cover the entire base plate. The section window opens.<\/li>\n\n
View<\/code> > New views<\/code> > New 3D-View<\/code>.<\/li>\nEnvironment<\/code> in the Projects<\/code> pane for the newly created 3D view.<\/li>\nView<\/code> > Windows<\/code> > Horizontal<\/code> function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Visibility<\/code>, and deselect the Origin<\/code> under “2D graphic elements”.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3. Enter Main Supports (Pillars) of the Balcony<\/h4>\n
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Numeric parallel guideline<\/code> at -0.20m for the bottom).<\/li>\nConstruction<\/code> > Sweep solid<\/code> > Insert with polygon<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n
Properties<\/code>.<\/li>\nSweep solid<\/code> is selected. Define the Width<\/code> (e.g., 0.06m), the Height<\/code> (e.g., 0.06m), and the Reference point<\/code> (e.g., the bottom-left corner) for the profile here. Confirm with OK<\/code>.<\/li>\nComplete with <Enter><\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
3D Functions<\/code> > Edit material<\/code>.<\/li>\nMaterial Editor<\/code> opens.<\/li>\nRemove selection<\/code>, adjust the Color<\/code> (e.g., to Silver), and set the Diffuse portion<\/code>. Confirm with OK<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Move with reference point<\/code> from the Selection<\/code> menu. The green guidelines will perfectly assist you in placing it accurately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Multiple copy...<\/code>.<\/li>\nCopies<\/code>, the Distance<\/code>, and the Direction<\/code> (e.g., 270\u00b0) in the Tool options.<\/li>\nOK<\/code> to generate the pillars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Copy with reference point<\/code> from the\u00a0Selection<\/code> menu.<\/li>\nSelection<\/code> > Rotate around Z-axis<\/code> function.<\/li>\nMove with reference point<\/code> again to position the pillars at their exact final location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Rotate around Z-axis<\/code>), and move the pillars for the front area, proceed similarly as described in the previous steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4. Create Railings and Handrail<\/h4>\n
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Construction<\/code> > Sweep solid<\/code> > Insert with polygon<\/code>.<\/li>\nProperties<\/code>. Under Sweep solid<\/code>, define the Width<\/code> (e.g., 0.02m), Height<\/code> (e.g., 0.02m), and Reference point<\/code> for the railing.<\/li>\nComplete with <Enter><\/code>.<\/li>\n3D Functions<\/code> > Transfer material<\/code> tool to copy the silver material from a pillar directly onto the new railing.<\/li>\nMultiple Copy<\/code> function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Construction<\/code> > Sweep solid<\/code> > Insert with polygon<\/code> function again.<\/li>\nProperties<\/code> via right-click to define the handrail dimensions (e.g., Width 0.04m, Height 0.02m).<\/li>\n3D Functions<\/code> > Transfer material<\/code> again to match the color to the pillars.<\/li>\nCatalogue<\/code> > Materials<\/code> > Tiles<\/code>, select a texture, and drag it directly onto the balcony floor in the 3D view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n5. Save Balcony and Insert into Project<\/h4>\n
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Export<\/code> > 3D Formats<\/code> > 3D object file<\/code>.
\n<\/strong><\/li>\nOK<\/code>.<\/li>\nOK<\/code>. Your balcony is now saved completely as an independent 3D object.<\/li>\n\n
Catalogue<\/code> > Open object file<\/code> (or directly via the side catalog window).<\/li>\nEdit<\/code> > Selection<\/code> > Move with reference point<\/code> along with a section view to perfectly align the balcony’s floor level with your model home’s floor level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n