Build up to two stories with a loft (unlimited stories in Pro).
Apply materials and change object representation in the 2D environment.
Apply materials, move objects, adjust light, walk around, and much more in the 3D environment.
More than 2,400 objects and 2,100 materials.
Import models seamlessly from Trimble 3D Warehouse™ (previously Google 3D Warehouse™).
Create exterior designs of any complexity.
Import models of your own in COLLADA, FBX, OBJ, SH3D, USDZ or 3DS formats.
Fine tune interior lighting by setting the light color and luminosity of every light fixture.
Quickly design a customizable roof with the Roof Assistant.
Save images of your interior from various angles in JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or BMP.
Render a realistic video walkthrough of your entire home.
Export to COLLADA, VRML Version 2.0 or X3D format.
Print the floor plans and 3D views at various scales.
Create niches or cutouts in your wall using the 2D Elevation View.
In-depth app Help documentation and quick tech support service.
Project Gallery with house projects and sample rooms.
Export to FBX, OBJ, USDZ, SCN and SCNZ.
Roofs and Dormers:
Putting a roof over your head is as simple as choosing one of 12 customizable roof templates in the Live Home 3D Roof Assistant.
Add custom segments to fully customize your roof.
16 customizable dormers.
Real-Time 3D Environment:
Natural-looking physically based materials.
Adjust the lighting, add and move objects, apply materials, and more right in 3D.
All changes, made in 3D or 2D, are rendered in 3D in real time.
Walk through your 3D interior.
Save angles as user cameras and jump to those views at a click of the mouse.
Adjust light fixtures throughout your project to get a realistic light scene.
Add corner windows and complex openings using the program’s advanced technology.
Reduce the number of vertices and triangles of any object using the Level of details slider in the Type & Representation dialog. Helps to speed up the work with the project and minimizes its size.
Included Objects and Import Capabilities:
Over 2,400 objects and 2,100 materials.
Seamlessly import from the large library of Trimble 3D Warehouse™ (formerly Google 3D Warehouse™).
Create your own materials.
Set the exact size of a material tile to know how much of the material is needed for your house renovation.
Import own objects in COLLADA, FBX, OBJ, SH3D or 3DS format.
Add a light source to any imported object and gain more control over existing light sources with the Light Editor.
Augmented Reality (AR):
Scan the room with the iPhone or iPad fitted with the LiDAR scanner and instantly get a copy of it in the app.
Project your house or 3D objects into a real world surrounding using the AR view.
Share the project view with your colleagues and friends using the Collaborative Sessions.
Get the geo-correct Sun lighting in the AR scene, based on geo location and AR lighting estimation.
Export to USDZ, SCN or SCNZ formats to create AR content.
2D Tools:
Precise positioning thanks to smart guides and object snapping.
Choose various views (scalable vector 2D or toy-like 2D using overhead views from the 3D view).
View real-time measurements for walls, ceilings, and floors when drawing in the 2D view.
Rotate the house or an apartment on the plan and place it in the necessary position.
Select the necessary measurement units (inches, feet, meters, etc.).
Draw complete rooms using the Room tool.
Use Arc Wall tool for drawing round walls.
Create arch segments for the contour-based building elements such as panels, niches, openings and blocks.
Draw balconies, porches, and other internal and external design elements using the Block tool.
Create custom roofs of any size and shape anywhere in the project.
Use the smart Dimension tool to set the distance between underlying objects or walls.