Live Home 3D for Windows
Release Notes

4.9.1592

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1588

  • Improved materials in the Wallpapers, Trees & Bushes categories.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1587

  • New in-app: Outdoor Materials—350+ versatile materials for outdoor design.
  • Improved materials in the Roofing, Siding & Decking categories.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1581

  • Better compatibility with projects created on macOS 15 / iOS 18.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1579

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1578

  • New in-app: Exotic Houses—a collection of unique, whimsical houses.
  • Improved materials in the Pictures, Wall Tiles and Polished Wall Tiles categories.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1570

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.9.1564

  • An offline ray-tracing rendering engine, Cycles, has been added.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.8.1554

  • The unlimited number of stories is now available for users with both Standard and Pro Features.
  • Increased still shot and video export resolutions for the users with Standard Features.
  • Optimized export to 360º Panorama (up to 8 times faster).
  • Improved export to glTF format (Pro Features required).
  • Improved compatibility with projects created on visionOS.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.8.1520

  • New in-app: Kids World—furniture, toys, room decor and many more.
  • Improved materials in the Metals, Parquet and Polished Parquet categories.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.8.1514

  • Updated materials in the Marble category.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.8.1512

  • Improved export to glTF.
  • Area size is now displayed for terrain elements.
  • Added the ability to see total area for multiple building blocks.
  • Updated materials in the Leather category.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.8.1506

  • It is now possible to save projects as files in the Free version (full access is limited to the most recent one).
  • Boolean operations can now be performed on any 3D objects, including building blocks and library items (requires Pro features).
  • Export to glTF added (beta, requires Pro Features).
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.7.1489

  • New in-app: Lamps and Lights–over 350 professionally designed lamps, lanterns and light fixtures.
  • Improved materials in the Fabric category.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.7.1483

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.7.1480

  • Improved materials in Brick, Carpets, Embossed Plaster and Environment categories.
  • It is now possible to draw separate areas on the existing terrain and apply different materials to them (requires Pro features).
  • Boolean operations can now be performed on custom terrain areas (requires Pro features), panels, floors, ceilings and openings.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.6.1471

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.6.1468

  • New in-app: Contemporary Houses—30 modern-looking houses to practice your design skills on.
  • Portuguese localization was added.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements. 

4.5.3b1457

  • The new Bathroom Items in-app with over 350 bathroom equipment and accessories.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.5.1452

  • New in-app: All Extras Pack—a great way to save big on existing and future content packs.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.5.1440

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.5.1437

  • The new Additional Appliances in-app with over 300 home appliance 3D models.
  • The Paste in Place command allows pasting items preserving their original position.
  • It is now possible to import images into 2D Elevation View (Pro version only).
  • PDF images used in projects created on Mac or iOS/iPad OS devices now display correctly.
  • Export to 3DS format was discontinued as obsolete.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.4.1423

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.4.1417

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.4

  • It is now possible to group and rotate terrain and elevation objects.
  • Custom Terrain and Terrain Pit can now be resized.
  • Added an option to include terrain when exporting to Collada (.dae) format.
  • Improvements in import / export to various 3D formats.
  • Added the possibility to accurately set a color in the Material Editor using RGB sliders or HEX value.
  • It is now possible to specify the exact position of a guide line.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.3.1400

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.3

  • A new Asian Style Furniture pack with over 150 furniture and decorative items (free for Standard and Pro Features users).
  • 6 new Asian-style home and apartment templates.
  • The maximum number of shadow casting lights increased up to 64.
  • A new dialog for setting geolocation.
  • Fixed a bug with video export failing under certain conditions.
  • Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.2.1379

  • Introduced 50+ Musical Instruments in-app purchase (available for all users who follow us on Instagram).
  • Fixed the problem with some items, not moving with the room in 2D.
  • Fixed the problem with some roof previews in the Roof Assistant.
  • Fixed the order of items imported as the Library Archive.
  • Other minor fixes and stability improvements.

4.2

  • Introduced 100 Christmas decorations in-app (free for Standard and Pro Features users).
  • Adapted user interface for Windows 11 system.
  • Added snow materials to the Material Library.
  • Added a new collection of 2D representations for plants.
  • Fixed the sporadic crashes caused by the import of 3D models in OBJ file format.
  • Fixed an issue with the export to OBJ file format for some projects.
  • Fixed a rare crash caused by importing with drag and drop of some OBJ file format models.
  • Fixed an issue with the cameras export to 3DS format.
  • Fixed the problem with save of the new camera position.
  • Added compatibility with projects created on macOS Monterey.
  • Added support for Arm64 based devices.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.1.1333

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.1.1332

  • Added compatibility with projects created on iOS 15.
  • Fixed the problem with openings not seen in the Roof Assistant preview window.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.1.1329

  • Fixed the problem with missing in-app content previews.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.1

  • Introduced the new in-app with 50 house templates.
  • Added support for physically-based materials imported/exported in FBX file format.
  • Re-worked and localized all template names in the Project Gallery.
  • Improved the app performance during the drawing of polygonal contours.
  • Some materials in the Library were corrected and improved.
  • Fixed the problem with the Predefined Camera changed in the Elevation View.
  • Fixed a rare problem with materials being shifted on slabs.
  • Fixed the problem with the floor plan shifting on the canvas while working with it in Elevation View.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4.0.1318

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

4

  • Revised materials receive physically based properties (roughness, metallic, normals).
  • New wall type added, Сurtain walls allow creating non-structural walls.
  • New project level, Site separates Ground floor level from outdoor, which is convenient for outdoor design.
  • Added the ability to rotate and move the whole house or apartment on the 2D plan.
  • Introduced fast switching between stories right on the 2D floor plan.
  • Introduced the terrain editing functionality (available with Pro Features):
    • Elevation Point, Elevation Line and Elevation Spline tools assist with creating a landscape identical to the one around your house.
    • Added the ability to create cutouts, various pathways, and pits in the ground for swimming pools.
  • Added Split Mode makes it possible to work simultaneously in 2D and 3D.
  • Reworked and improved the Material Composer (available with Standard and Pro Features).
  • Introduced Advanced Material Editor that allows the creation of realistic materials (available with Pro Features).
  • Updated 2D Elevation View now displays stairs and permits their resize.
  • The cloudiness property can now affect room lighting, like in the real world.
  • Revised and improved 3D objects.
  • Reworked Sample Rooms and Houses section of the Project Gallery.
  • Added new video tutorials.
  • Other improvements.
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3.8

  • Added a new collection of objects for exterior design (available with in-app purchase).
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

3.7

  • Faster rendering thanks to switching to Shadow Maps technique for calculation of lights and shadows (Stencil Shadows remains as an option).
  • Added compatibility with the projects created on iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina.
  • Revised and improved 3D objects.
  • Added 50+ models to the Object Library.
  • Improved Backup / Restore speed.
  • Added new video tutorials.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

3.6

  • Reworked Sample Rooms section of the Project Gallery (added new templates of kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, etc).
  • Templates of kid rooms are added to template collection.
  • Added about 100 new 3D objects (decorations, clothing, kitchenware, etc).
  • Added ability to apply materials to each side of the slabs individually (press Alt while applying material if you want to paint the whole contour).
  • Each side of the building block, opening, niche and wall panel can now be painted individually.
  • Improved algorithm for rounded walls creation.
  • Optimized drawing in 2D.
  • Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

3.5

NOTE. In order to open projects created in version 3.5, make sure you updated the app to the latest version on all your devices (iOS, Mac and Windows).

  • Search field is now available in Material and Object Libraries.
  • Optimized performance. Faster 3D rendering achieved thanks to automatic reduction of the Level of Details (LOD) for objects with excessive number of triangles.
  • Optimized handling of large projects.
  • Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

3.4

  • New touch controls (now you may control view direction in 3D by dragging a finger on the screen).
  • Added import of 3D objects in Wavefront .OBJ file format.
  • Natively open 3D objects and projects created in Sweet Home 3D in .SH3D file format.
  • Improved import of .COLLADA file format objects.
  • 500 new objects added to the built-in Library (open doors, windows and gates, shelves, solar and thermal panels, radiators, boilers, kitchen islands, etc).
  • Revised objects in Stairs category of the Object Library.
  • Revamped house and interior templates.
  • Full compatibility with the upcoming Live Home 3D for iOS.
  • Optimized drawing in 2D.
  • Added the ability to resize sprite objects directly on the 2D floor plan.
  • Fixed the problem with the user camera turning when the project is exported to .FBX file format.

3.3

3.2

  • Introduced the ability to create arch segments for the contour based building elements such as panels, niches, openings and blocks.
  • Added import of objects in FBX format.
  • Added export of objects to OBJ and FBX formats.
  • Added support of lines in Collada import.
  • Content improvements:
    • New category, Outdoor includes benches, carports, garden pavilions, etc.
    • Extended Plants category.
  • Building blocks are now displayed in Elevation View.
  • Added field of view and projection type settings for cameras in the Inspector.
  • Added Units Precision option to the Project Settings.
  • Improved the behaviour of the Dimension tool and auto-dimensions during the resize.
  • Introduced the ability to set wall thickness prior to drawing a wall.
  • Fixed the problem with large fractions when Feet and Inches are selected as the project units.
  • Multiple other improvements.

3.1

  • Fixes an issue with the program crash on opening a project on mobile phones with 2 GB RAM.
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