BUILDING
BUILDING
Floor and Foundation Builder
Video: https://youtu.be/OW7O84xiXtI Instructions from Video: To create a new location that has completely different walls and elements than the original location drawn, use the Floor and Foundation Builder Wizard. This tool specifies the exact elements and creates the...
Grouping and Base Plus Options
Video: https://youtu.be/EzvzJHjGLic Instructions from Video: When you have a group of elements that you insert together on a regular basis you should take advantage of grouping. Grouping saves the elements together so they all can be inserted at the same but remain...
Furred Basement Walls
Video: https://youtu.be/BrA3LiKjrwU Instructions from Video: This tooltip will focus on furred basement walls. How to insert them efficiently and what materials they include. Once the ground floor plan has been established, the foundation can then be created to...
Split Level Construction
This video will show you how to effectively build a split level home or any form of construction that incorporates knee walls or stacked walls. https://youtu.be/M-B8lykjAFw
BENEFITS OF BIM for Residential
At a first glance, many feel the benefits of using a BIM model are purely for marketing – leveraging the 3D model for visual aids to help sell a home. Taking a deeper and a more thoughtful look at a BIM model will reveal many practical business reasons to adopt BIM for residential construction.
Pole Barn Construction
Watch this video to understand how to build a pole barn in Envisioneer. https://youtu.be/BKdT4AytME8
Remodel Design
Watch this video for some great tips for using Envisioneer for a remodel design. https://youtu.be/5js-XT8NShc
Quick Start Guide
Use the links below to download a pdf copy of the Envisioneer Quick Start Guide. A great tutorial to help you get started with the software. Quick Start Guide (Imperial Measurements) | Quick Start Guide (Metric Measurements) Or watch the video to see how it is...
Quick Start Guide
Watch the Quick Start Guide tutorial to quickly learn how to use Envisioneer. This tutorial will take you through the process of building a home in Envisioneer.
Quoins and Cornerboards (Video)
Cornerboards Video: https://youtu.be/8ns8VLw0Mcs Instructions from Video: Want to add further detail to a model by adding cornerboards or quoins to the corners? Select Insert>Detailing>Corner Details or select the Corner Details icon. In the default catalog,...
Replace
Changes are inevitable in a design project. Envisioneer's Replace function makes it quick and easy. Select an element that you want to replace and right click, on the right click menu you will also see that you can "Select all Similar" which is very handy if you want...
Tool Tip – Array (Video)
When you need to insert multiple copies of an object at a set distance apart, remember to take advantage of the array feature in Envisioneer. Insert one object, such as a column. Select the object in your model and then right click and select Array. The Array feature...
Surfaces (Video)
Do you need a custom countertop or a sloped concrete slab or any other custom horizontal element? Use the Surfaces tool in Envisioneer to create surfaces in any shape, material, thickness, flat or on a plane. Select Insert-Surfaces-Surfaces. Watch as I make a new...
Mirroring a Plan (Video)
The mirror command has been expanded to delete the original upon request.
Duplicating an Entire Location (Video)
Duplicate to Locations Video: https://youtu.be/jeGPd_ffjcU Instructions from Video: When you have multiple stories that mimic the original floor location, Duplicate to Locations is the ideal tool. Once all of the items are inserted into your model that will occur on...
Inserting an Elevation or Section View to Measure (Video)
Do you want to take a vertical measurement while working in model view? Go to Tools-Layout-Insert View. Select to insert an elevation or section into your model space -- ensure you insert it as a drawing and not an image. Once inserted in the plan view you can use the...
Moving Elements on Multiple Locations (Video)
Are you faced with a major design change where objects on multiple locations must move? You can move all of them at the same time regardless of their location. Go to Settings-Program Settings-Building Aids. In the Building Aids options, uncheck Select elements on...