Learning Videos & Blog Posts
Start your home design learning journey or broaden your skills in our library of videos and blog posts!
Wall Properties
Wall Properties Video: https://youtu.be/ZsoT-CBn31c Instructions from Video: Every wall in the catalog has a set of properties that define not only the size and appearance of a wall but settings regarding framing, energy efficiency and a shopping list of all materials...
Building 360 Views & Collateral for your Online Showroom
Creating realistic virtual experiences on your website is important so homebuyers can make decisions from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Since the pandemic hit this has become more prevalent than ever. Cadsoft has created a sample site to illustrate the power of a virtual experience. www.cadsoft.com/360 Cadsoft can create the models and visuals for you or you can create them yourself using Envisioneer. Read on to learn how!
Roof Framing Schedule
Video: https://youtu.be/ThVkvSroehs Transcript: Once framing is inserted into an Envisioneer model it can be labeled to correspond with a schedule to be included with framing plans in a set of working drawings. For this video, we will create a roof rafter plan with a...
Cut Opening in the floor for Stairs
Video: https://youtu.be/ss1fZqK2jrg Step by Step Instructions: Once you have inserted a stair, you will want to cut the floor to accommodate the stair. In this video, we will look at the different types of floors and how to cut them. As a default, when you create a...
Standout Presentations
When marketing a space to a client, you want to convey your ideas effectively so you ultimately walk away with the job. The same is true for sample drawings that you use on your website to attract new clients. So, what makes a good modern “presentation” and how can...
ToolTip: Wall Framing Infill Settings
Video: https://youtu.be/iQ_lK2r0LJk Instructions from Video: Have you ever wondered how Envisioneer frames walls? How it knows to use a double top plate and place studs 16” o.c.? You probably have it you have wanted to change how it frames. For this lesson, we will...
Visual Take-offs
Technology provides great tools for designing a new home or renovated space and even viewing it in a virtual environment, but there is still a big question left on the table: At the end of the day, how much is it going to cost to build? Visual Take-offs simplify the...
Assembly Variables
Video: https://youtu.be/ATd9xWvw-98 Instructions from Video: To quantify the materials required for an element, you attach an assembly to the object. For example, when you draw a wall, you assemble the materials like drywall, mud, tape or paint in the definition of...