file preperation

To stay as flexible as possible we can accept your hand sketches as long as they are in a useable and legible format.  We can only create what you give us.  If we can’t read it we can’t build it!  Click on the image below to view an example sketch submission and follow the same format.  Any dimensions or text that is questionable will delay our progress as we will have to contact you to verify.  As always we will send you a proof of the model before it goes into production for your approval.  All quoted pricing includes 1 round of revisions if necessary, so make sure all your dimensions are accurate as possible.  If more revisions are required we will contact you to discuss your options and pricing.

However, we can offer you our 3D design services where you may work on a custom project with one of our designers working from sketches and multiple revisions so we can create your perfected design into a 3D model as well as work with your architect to make the 3D creation come to life.  Click here to contact us and get a custom quote.

Example: (click to view)

If you are an architect, builder, GIS user, 3D developer or home owner and have anything from 3D .3ds files to an architect’s .dxf file we can create it.  The following are a standard list a files we can accept in order of preference (chances are if you have it we can print it, so contact us if you do not see it listed below):

ArchiCAD
If you are using ArchiCAD we recommend the following process in order for us the have the best usable file:
View the file in the 3D viewer.  Then save the model as a vrml (or .wrl) file

AutoCAD
1. The model must be in positive space
2. On the command prompt type “FACETRES”
3. Set FACESTRES BETWEEN 1 & 10 (1 is the lowest resolution and 10 is the highest)
4. On the command prompt type “STLOUT”
5. Select the objects
6. Choose “Y” Binary
7. Choose your filename

Rhino
1. File > Save As…. Select File Type > STL
2. Enter name for STL file
3. SAVE

SolidWorks
1. File > Save As
2. Set Save As type as STL
3. Options
4. Set conversion tolerance to .001in or .0254mm
5. Set Surface Plane Angle to 45.00
6.SAVE

SketchUp
1. File > Export > 3d Model
2. Set Export Type as 3DS (.3ds)
3. EXPORT

Examples:

Send us a copy of your blueprints along with photographs (if available) and we’ll do the best we can to extract all the data we need to create your 3d build!

Elevation Drawings assist us with Floor Plans on extracting wall heights.

Floor Plans are great in conjunction with elevation drawings for us to create your 3d build.