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
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When you move a point with the mouse, maintain the "CTRL" button to be guided on a horizontal or vertical axis.
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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.