2.0 Version 3D Elevation Export

2.0 Version: 3D Elevation Export #

Elevation / Section Modes #

The Elevation / Section Modes feature allows users to generate professional building elevations and sectional drawings from the 3D model.

Different export modes are available to create technical, presentation-ready, and material-focused views for documentation, construction, and client presentations.

1. Accessing Elevation / Section Modes #

Steps

1. Open the Export Plan panel.
2. Select Elevation / Section Modes.
3. Choose the required elevation or section export type from the left panel.
4. The selected drawing is generated in the workspace.
5. Use the available customization tools and export options as needed.

2. Detailed Elevation Export #

Generates a detailed architectural elevation containing dimensions, levels, structural outlines, and building annotations suitable for technical documentation and construction drawings.

Steps

1. Select Detailed Elevation Export.
2. Choose the required building side or smart view.
3. Review dimensions, annotations, and level markers.
4. Customize the drawing if required.
5. Save or download the elevation.

3. Elements Enhanced Elevation Export #

Highlights architectural elements such as doors, windows, balconies, railings, columns, and façade details for improved visibility and drawing clarity.

Steps

1. Select Elements Enhance – Elevation Export.
2. Review the highlighted building elements.
3. Verify the visibility of architectural components.
4. Adjust drawing settings if needed.
5. Save or export the drawing.

Isometric View Selection #

Steps

1. Open the Smart Views panel in the Elevation / Section workspace.
2. Click Isometric from the available view options.
3. The building model is displayed in Isometric View within the 3D Preview panel.
4. Review the initial perspective of the model.
5. Prepare the model for further orientation adjustments if required.

Update a Custom Isometric Perspective #

Steps

1. Select Isometric from the Smart Views panel.
2. Rotate the building model in the 3D Preview panel to the desired direction or angle.
3. Verify the required perspective in the preview window.
4. Click Process.
5. The export drawing is automatically regenerated using the current 3D preview orientation.
6. Review the updated perspective view in the drawing workspace.

4. Material Enhanced Elevation Export #

Displays material finishes, textures, wall treatments, roof materials, and façade details to create realistic elevation drawings.

Steps

1. Select Material Enhances – Elevation Export.
2. Review the applied materials and finishes.
3. Verify texture representation.
4. Adjust presentation settings if required.
5. Save or download the elevation.

5. Presentation Mode – Elevation Export #

Creates a visually enhanced elevation suitable for client presentations, approvals, and project reviews.

Steps for Presentation Mode Export #

1. Navigate to Export Plan → Elevation / Section Modes.
2. Select Presentation Mode – Elevation Export.
3. Choose either Elevation Presentation or Detailing.
4. Use the 3D Preview panel to verify the building orientation.
5. Select a preferred angle from Smart Views or rotate the model manually.
6. Click Process to update the drawing based on the current preview.
7. Customize the drawing using annotation and template tools if required.
8. Click Save to store the drawing.
9. Click Download to export the final presentation output.

Elevation Presentation View #

Provides a realistic, presentation-ready elevation view that highlights the building’s overall appearance, colors, and architectural design.

Detailing View #

Provides a detailed elevation view with material specifications, finish legends, and architectural detailing for design review and documentation.

6. Cross Section Export #

Allows users to generate sectional views of the building by cutting through the model and displaying internal architectural and structural details.

Four rendering styles are available to create section drawings suitable for technical documentation, presentations, conceptual reviews, and design visualization.

Available Cross Section Styles #

• Technical: Displays detailed section drawings with hatch patterns, material shading, dimensions, and construction information.
• Presentation: Provides a clean, realistic section view with colors and enhanced visual appearance for presentations.
• Monochrome View: Generates a high-contrast black-and-white section drawing optimized for printing and documentation.
• Pencil Sketch: Creates a hand-drawn styled section rendering for conceptual presentations and design discussions.

7. Elevation / Section Workspace #

The Elevation / Section workspace enables users to generate, annotate, customize, and export detailed elevation and sectional views of the building.

It provides multiple export modes, annotation tools, 3D preview, view navigation, and export options for creating professional construction drawings and presentation documents.

Elevation / Section Modes #

Select the required view generation mode based on the desired output.

• Detailed Elevation Export: Creates highly detailed structural elevation drawings.
• Elements Enhanced Elevation Export: Highlights architectural and building elements in elevation views.
• Material Enhanced Elevation Export: Applies material-based visualization for realistic elevations.
• Presentation Mode – Elevation Export: Generates high-quality presentation-ready elevation views.
• Cross Section Export: Creates sectional drawings by slicing through the building model.

Steps

1. Open the Elevation / Section workspace.
2. Select the required export mode.
3. Generate the drawing view.
4. Review and customize the output before saving.

Annotation & Drawing Toolbar #

Add notes, dimensions, labels, and drawing annotations to elevation and section views.

Available Tools

• Add Text
• Text Size
• Arrow Style
• Font Style
• Add Tag Line
• Paper Size
• Template Editor
• Settings
• Gallery

Steps

1. Select the required annotation tool.
2. Click within the drawing area.
3. Customize the annotation settings.
4. Apply changes to the drawing sheet.

3D Preview Panel #

Displays a 3D model preview corresponding to the generated elevation or section view.

Steps

1. Review the model in the 3D Preview panel.
2. Use zoom and view controls to inspect the model.
3. Click Process to regenerate the export drawing from the current preview orientation.

Smart Views #

Quickly switch between predefined building viewpoints.

• Right View
• Front View
• Rear View
• Additional directional views

Steps

1. Open the Smart Views panel.
2. Select the desired view angle.
3. Review the updated model orientation. Use Process to regenerate the export drawing when required.

Drawing Controls #

Manage view settings and drawing display options.

• Floor Selection
• Toggle Options
• Setup & Units
• Show / Hide Elements
• Zoom Controls
• View Refresh

Steps

1. Select the required control.
2. Adjust drawing visibility or units.
3. Review the updated drawing output.

Save and Export #

Save project changes or export elevation and section drawings.

Steps

1. Click Save to store the current work.
2. Click Download to export the drawing.
3. Select the preferred output format.
4. Download the generated file.

Note #

Use Smart Views and 3D Preview together to verify the model orientation before generating or exporting elevation and section drawings.