Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3

Powerful CAD software

Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 combines easy handling with professional cutting-edge CAD functions. You will quickly create exact models , 3D views , ground-plans and lists for all your construction and furnishing projects.nbsp;

Plan your renovation , your dream home with garden or even a whole building complex with all necessary 2D and 3D views. Get going immediately with the new start and project wizards. The start wizard offers different possibilities to begin your project. You can watch training videos or edit and extend an already existing sample project. With the project wizard you will quickly and easily create your first ground-plan in a step-by-step process. Moreover you will be able to adjust the basic settings of your project.nbsp;

Like its predecessors , Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 provides comfortable handling and even more extensive functions for the whole planning process combined with the new wizards for an easier start.nbsp;

Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 contains even more options for 3D construction. For example , you can plan a roof terrace using subtraction solids or design your own 3D flower vase and add it to the object catalogs.

With its numerous CAD functions and editing options Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 is a real alternative to very expensive CAD software by other manufacturers. This software will also convince you with its easy handling and extensive range of functions.nbsp;

Software highlights

NEW: Start wizard and project wizard

NEW: Free 3D construction of objects

NEW: Usage of subtraction solids

Integrated quantities plug-in

Surface editor for individually designed surfaces

Extensive 2D functions

Construction and input aids

2D and 3D views (also parallel)

Extensive catalogs with objects , materials , textures and symbols

Adding of own objects to the object catalog

Export of views , stock lists , objects and buildings

Creation of ground-plans using an image or a sketch

Please note: The Ashampoo Kitchen Catalog Extension and the Ashampoo Office Catalog Extension include several hundred 3D objects for detailed and realistic kitchen and office planning.nbsp;

Getting started easily

Starting a new project in Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 is easier than ever with the new start and project wizards. The start wizard offers different possibilities to begin your project. For example , watch a training video on the construction of staircases and roofs , or edit and extend an already existing sample project. Get started instantly with the project wizard. In two easy steps it will help you to specify the basic settings of your project and to create a ground-plan of a room or floor on the basis of different basic shapes.

Innovations and improvements

Free 3D Construction

With the new 3D construction you will not only be able to design your own 3D objects for the catalog , but you will also be able to make use of the extended constructive possibilities which exceed the already known , predefined construction elements. New 3D constructions , called solids , are created by combining 3D elements. There are four different types of solids:nbsp;

Primitivesnbsp;are cubes , cylinders , pyramids etc.
Extrusion solidsnbsp;are created from a closed 2D contour for which additionally a height value is specified.
Rotation solidsnbsp;are created from a closed 2D contour which is rotated around a specified axis.
Sweep solidsnbsp;are created from a closed 2D contour which follows a specified path.
The created 3D solids can be edited with further functions like merge , union or boolean operations. This way the combined solids form new 3D objects (depending on the used function).
Then selected 3D constructions can be saved to a catalog as a 3D object. The constructions can also stay unchanged in the project and are going to be saved together with the project. You could also save the constructions as their own unit in a separate catalog. In addition to the usual furnishing , 3D constructions can be used for objects like carports , balconies , baseboards , stucco profiles , downspouts and lots more. The catalogs contain a number of sample constructions and over 120 predefined 2D profiles for the use in sweep solids. Here youa??ll find common profiles for stucco elements as well as steel beams and other general contours.nbsp;

Usage of subtraction solids
All 3D constructions can be subsequently converted into subtraction solids. Subtraction solids are used for the manipulation of existing elements , like walls , roofs etc. In the properties dialog of a subtraction solid it can be specified which types (construction areas) and which layers will be affected by the subtraction solid.nbsp;
This way you could , for example , draw a sweep solid with the contour of a buildinga??s excavation part and subtract this solid from the terrain.nbsp;
With global subtraction solids any desired parts of a building can be joined up in 3D and generated as a 3D cross-section layer. Examples for the use of subtraction solids are roof terraces , access ramps etc.

Extended representation of doors in 2D

A new feature of Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 is the extended representation of doors in 2D views. Up to now door construction elements have always been identical in 2D views. Now together with numerous new doors in the 3D object catalogs , the 2D representation was extended , too. Consequently also doors with side panels , sliding doors and folding doors are now displayed exactly in 2D.

Extended visibilities roof constructions

For roofs you can now choose different visibilities for views of roofing , timber framework and further details. This also applies to 2D views , in which the current representation can be disabled. This way the timber framework will be visible.

Edit and use your own favorites

Now you can assign frequently used files or folders to the category Favorites. This way you can easily navigate from the list to the right place within your directories.nbsp;
Further advancements in CAD technology

More features in detail

Individual design of surfaces

Simply create 3D surfaces with the surface editor. The surface editor could be used to design , for example , tiled sections , facade elements , working surfaces , pre-wall installations etc.nbsp;
The free input method editor generates any surface for every possible usage (for example walls , roofs or the surface of a table).

Extended 2D functionalities

Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3 offers extended 2D functionalities to make planning easier. Among these functions are line trimming , parallel copies , editing of points for 2D elements , adding and deleting of polygon points etc.nbsp;
Additionally line and polyline intersections , including guide lines can be identified automatically and single line segments between intersecting points can be erased.

Input assistance for planning and construction

Numeric input assistance can be used during the whole planning and construction process. Specific tools provide support and enable numeric input , wall modification , 3D object rotation during input and height modification. All available tools can be activated or deactivated by pressing the relevant keys.

Lifelike images

In order to get a realistic impression of your project do a virtual tour through the 3D view of your project. In the 3D view you can also rotate your project freely and fade in / out layers. Numerous visualizing features like ray tracing , ambient and smooth shadows as well as sun and moon settings , contribute to a real 3D view.

Completion and export of a project

After completing your plans , there are different ways to export your project with Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 3. Create timber and object lists as well as lists using the quantities plug-in. You can also save the 2D and 3D views of your projects in different image file formats. Furthermore ita??s possible to export parts of buildings or even complete buildings as objects. Of course you can also export a complete project and edit it with Ashampoo Home Designer Pro or Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3.nbsp;
Integrated quantities plug-in
The quantities plug-in generates a digital compilation of data providing room-specific information such as dimensions in 2D/3D view and allows for a deeper evaluation of the planning process according to the German DIN 277 and the a??WohnflA?chenverordnunga?? (Residential Space Ordinance). Result list can be generated in different format and can be adjusted to your own design , if necessary. The quantities plug-in enhances the transparency of large projects and thus also facilitates the planning process.Quantities plug-in a?? range of functions