How to use the Espace Ombrage 3D tool ?  

We developped this software to help you visualize different installations of shade sails on your terrace. This page is a complement to the different help sections already existing in the software.

For a good start : in the Creation mode, use the right click of your mouse to move the whole plan, and the control knob to zoom in and out.  

1 - First steps

Downloading and opening the software 

2 - Creating your terrace 

In order to create your terrace, 2 methods are available to you:

• You already have a plan drawn to scale on your computer: We invite you to watch the video n°1, which will explain how to download directly your plan in the software. 

• You d'ont have a plan drawn to scale on your computer:  We invite you to watch the video n°2, which will explain how to draw your terrace with the measure you have.

Video 1: You have a plan drawn to scale 

Video 2: You don't have a plan drawn to scale 

NB:

	When you move a point with the mouse, maintain the "CTRL" button to be guided on a horizontal or vertical axis.     +
	Maintain the right click, when creation is selected, in order to move the whole plan.

3 - Adding shade sails

You terrace is now drawn, you can then add as many shade sail as you want. Here is how you do it :

Adding shade sails  

This video explains in details how to add a standard shade sail, then a custom made shade sail. 

4 - Navigation and saving your work

The installation suits you ? Here is how to better use the Espace Ombrage 3D tool:

Navigation in 3D 

This video expalins in detail how to naviguate with the 3D view in order to fully appreciate your virtual installation.

NB:

Maintain the right click of your mouse to move within the 3D view

Repeat the previous operation while maintaining the "Alt" button to rotate.

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Save my projet and request a quote 

This video explains how to save your project in order to get back to it later.