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| New | Align and distribute objects tool | 3D objects can now be evenly aligned or distributed in a model using the Align and Distribute tool. This new tool will make it easier to layout objects efficiently and accurately. |  |
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| New | Import OBJ files | Object wizard and all custom block elements |Virtual Architect is expanding integrations again through the ability to import .obj files. An OBJ file is a standard 3D format created in various 3D image editing programs. | |
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| New | Corner doors | Now includes corner door options to use in your designs using glass or frame for the connection type. | |
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| New |Sort materials |Organizing materials alphabetically, by insertion, or by the most popular materials. Making it easier to find the perfect materials. | |
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| New | Support for VLB | Virtual Architect now supports highly detailed blocks and stores them outside the catalog, so the large blocks don’t bloat the catalog. In addition, upon insertion, you can define a 2D plan view and line styles. | |
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| New | Solid fill from a quick key | Solid fill can change the appearance of a floor plan from a working drawing to a presentation plan. Now you can turn on and off solid fill very easily with a button. | |
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| New | Full 3D tree and plant library | Full 3D Tree and Plant Library Built: The tree and plant library now includes fully detailed realistic 3D trees and plants that have 2D representation. The new trees and plants will improve the look of a 3D model and cast appropriate shadows. | |
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| New | Enhanced speed | Virtual Architect now has enhanced speed during editing and inserting elements in a model. The added speed will make designing more efficient. | |
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| Room dimensions tool | Instantly calculates the dimensions of a room (length x width) & inserts the room measurements. | - | - | |
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| Window/door schedule | Get detailed information of each window/door & count for each type in any location. | - | - | |
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| Area/perimeter tool | Easily create ceilings, floors, roofs, & structural floors of your choice throughout your design. | - | |
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| Enhanced presentation mode | Create even more realistic renders with baked lighting in presentation mode. | |
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| Oculus Rift and HTC Vive helmet VR support | Get enhanced realism in standard 360° view in VR presentation mode. | |
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| Includes Home Instant Makeover 2.0 Software. | |
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| Add photos to any home design project. | |
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| Includes Home Instant Makeover 2.0 Software. | |
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Interior design & decorating |
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| Extensive materials library options | From brand-name & generic products (includes appliances, electronics, furniture, lighting fixtures & more). | |
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| Replace paint & fabric | Select & replace paint, stain & fabric options from leading national brands. | |
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| Hundreds of lighting fixtures. | |
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| Flooring materials library | Replace floors with hardwood, slate, ceramic tile, & more. | |
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| Visualize your projects in photo-realistic 3D | Generate walkthroughs of your interior designs. | |
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3D home design & remodeling |
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| Roof accessories | Give your roof an extra edge by adding skylights, solar panels & roof vents that are all customizable. | - | |
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| Advanced drawing tools. | - | |
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| Use over 150 brand name items and materials . | |
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| Quickly find materials with the search tool. | |
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| Hyperlink access via right-click. | |
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| Cost/project estimating | Provides a detailed bill of materials report. | |
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| Floors and ceilings | Can be easily inserted by room, perimeter, or picking points. | |
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| Roofs | Insert roofs by perimeter or picking points. | |
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| Dormers. | |
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| Trimble™ SketchUp support | Import custom 3D objects such as furniture or appliances into any Virtual Architect design. | |
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| Electrical planning | Plan for outlets, switches, home theater systems, & home networking. | |
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| HVAC planning | Insert elements such as central air units, fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, floor registers, & vents. | |
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| Plumbing planning | Add fixtures such as sinks & toilets that take into consideration size & elevation off the floor . | |
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| Door wizard | Add simple doors, bi-fold doors, French doors, sliding doors, garage doors, & more. | |
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| Use enhanced door handling for double doors. | |
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| Added support for garage door sills. | |
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| Cabinets include a toe space option for floating cabinet styles. | |
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| Kitchen builder wizard | Quickly create a kitchen layout or utilize from existing layouts & style templates that include upper & lower cabinets, a sink, refrigerator & stove. | |
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| Bathroom builder wizard | Get great design ideas for your bathroom in traditional or contemporary style that include a sink, bathtub and/or shower. | |
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| Kitchen appliance library | Insert a wide variety of appliances in your design by pointing & clicking. | |
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| Kitchen & baths cabinets library | Pick over 200+ different styles & apply the size, composition & finish of your choice. | |
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| Kitchen & baths countertops library | Choose from granites, marble, slate, ceramic tile, limestone, quartz & more. | |
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| Dozens of bathtub options | Choose & visualize your new deckmounted, integrated or free-standing tubs. | |
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| Foundation builder wizard | Easily click & drag walls, doors & windows that automatically snap into place. | - | |
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| Onscreen angular dimensions makes creating floorplans even easier. | |
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| Enhanced customization for windows and doors. | |
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| Import existing floor plans |Utilize scanned or sketched floor plans then trace over it using Real 3D elements. | |
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| Easily share items between projects with new cut/copy/paste feature. | |
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| Minor elements | Allows an entire reversal of a floor plan. | |
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| Draw in 2D plan view | A flat overhead view to draw walls, insert doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, appliance,s & more). | |
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| Terrain modeling | Edit size, base level & contour display of design area and recreate the topography of your lot by adding hills, valleys, berms, trenches, plateaus, or slopes. | - | |
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| Irrigation catalog | Contains a selection of pop-up sprinklers with varying ranges of spray. | - | |
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| Paths tool |Create sidewalks, pathways, and driveways. | - | |
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| 7,500-item plant encyclopedia |Get detailed information of different plant species by type, temperature preference, lightning preference, water requirements, & size. | |
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| Plant care calendar | Identify the optimal times for planting, watering, pruning, fertilization, & spraying. | |
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| Pools & hot tubs | Expanded selection of exterior pool & hot tubs to make the outdoor living space more functional. | |
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| Garden visualizer | Alter the age of a plant to determine its size & see how they look over a specified time in the future. | |
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| Fences & gates | Variety of style options by general flat surface, privacy, picket, wood, or ranch. | |
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| External lighting | Plan by terrain or location by an assortment of light sources mainly fluorescent, & incandescent light bulbs. | |
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| Exterior structures | Insert playhouses, sandboxes, tennis & volleyball courts, trampolines, gazebos, & greenhouses. | |
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| Deck builder wizard | Automatically build decks & patios in virtually any shape, size, or material. | |
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| Shed builder wizard | Create by selecting style, entering dimensions, and specifying door & window placement. | |
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| Outdoor accessory library | Includes patio furniture, fountains, waterfalls, barbecues, & more. | |
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| OS | Windows 11, 10, or 8. | |
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| Optional | Oculus Rift® or HTC® Vive™ helmet. | |
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Virtual Architect 11.0 | Home Design Software
Complete Software to Transform Your Home and Landscape
