How to use the 3D Object Converter

We use the 3D Converter to convert 3D-objects from other programs into our own 3D format and to save them in the catalogue for 3D-objects. From there we can use them without restrictions in our projects. During the conversion we have many editing options (calculating texture-coordinates, editing materials, creating light sources, etc …). In this… … »»»

Plan layout, Overview

The plan layout plugin allows you to place differerent views on one plan / paper and to finalize your drawing with 2D elements, title blocks, images and all other functions of the basic software. Place new or existing top views or sectional views together on your special plan view. All existing views are automatically updated… … »»»

Recommended settings for NVIDIA graphic cards used with cadvilla

If you have issues in 3D views using a NVIDIA graphic card in combination with cadvilla, it is very likely that either an outdated NVIDIA graphic card driver or the settings below are responsible. If you have a NVIDIA graphic card, the NVIDIA driver dpreferences for individual programs are adjusted in your NVIDIA Control Panel.… … »»»

Separating a group of a garage and editing elements

In this video tutorial we will show you how to dissolve a group with a garage and how to change it afterwards. Please note that groups are only available from cadvilla 9 onwards. The following points are shown in this video: Defining the desired position for the garage using guide-lines Inserting a garage from the… … »»»

Separating a group and editing elements with a kitchen example

In this video tutorial we use a kitchen as an example to demonstrate how you insert, separate and edit a group. The following steps are shown in this video: • Insert a kitchen from the kitchen catalog (in our new group category) into your project • Separate the kitchen group into individual kitchen elements used… … »»»

Manually extending access rights to the cadvilla installation directory

An extended use of cadvilla sometimes also requires extending read and write permissions for individual cadvilla directories in the Program Files folder of Windows. By default, these permissions are limited in Windows by its User Account Control. You can change the permissions manually for individual directories. The default directory of a Cadvilla installation is located… … »»»