Snapshots let you capture any view of your project in the RoomSketcher App, while 3D Photos turn those snapshots into high-quality, realistic images. Both are great ways to showcase your ideas and bring your floor plans to life.
This article includes the following topics:
- Take Snapshots
- Adjust the Camera
- Generate a 3D Photo
- View, Save and Print your Snapshots and 3D Photos
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can also watch this short video:
How Do I Take a Snapshot?
- In the RoomSketcher App, press the blue Camera icon
, and rotate or move the camera into position.
- Tip: If you can't see the camera, it might be located outside of your project. Zoom out, and the camera will become visible.
- Double-click the camera or press Take Snapshot on the right-hand side.
The snapshot appears in the top-right. - Click Save in Project if you want to save your snapshot. You can then view it in your Project Media and also upgrade it to a 3D Photo later.
Tips for Great Results
Use Live 3D to Adjust the Camera
- A great way to adjust the camera is to use Live 3D's Camera mode, which is synced to the RoomSketcher camera.
- As you move around the room in Live 3D, the camera in RoomSketcher follows along.
- To learn more, see What is Live 3D?
Try Different Angles and Heights
- You can also adjust the camera directly in the RoomSketcher App.
- With the camera selected, the Camera Properties open on the right.
- Youcan adjust the Field of View, Pitch and Elevation (height) of the camera.
- Tip: If you have just taken a snapshot, click View Camera Properties below the snapshot to open the properties.
How Do I Generate a 3D Photo?
Once you have taken a snapshot, you can generate high-quality 3D Photos directly in the RoomSketcher App.
- Click Generate 3D Photo on the right-hand side.
- If you have a Free subscription or Premium Project, you can purchase 3D Photos using a credit card or Paypal. If you have a professional subscription, you will use RoomSketcher Credits.
Where Can I See My Snapshots and 3D Photos?
To see all of your snapshots and 3D Photos:
-
If you have just taken a snapshot, press View Project Media underneath the snapshot.
OR -
Click Menu (the yellow button in the top left) and under Project, click 3D Photos.
- Click on Details...
- You can then choose between Save to Disk or Print. You also have the options to set the image as your project image, view it in 100% or delete it.
Don't Have the App Yet?
Make sure you have downloaded the RoomSketcher App to your computer or tablet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does the 3D Photo get updated when I make changes to my project?
No, 3D Photos are static images. If you make changes
to your project,
you’ll need to generate a new 3D Photo to reflect the
updates.
How long does it take to generate a 3D Photo?
Most 3D Photos are ready within a
few minutes. Larger or more
detailed projects may take slightly
longer. To check if the 3D
Photo is completed, refresh the page
by clicking the link at
the top that says "3D Photo in progress
- Click here to check
order."
Are 3D Photos available on all subscription plans?
Yes! Pro and
Team subscribers
pay one Credit
for each 3D
Photo. Free subscribers
can purchase
3D Photos via
in-app
purchases.
Can I hide or delete the camera when I’m not using it?
No,
the
camera
icon
can’t
be
hidden or deleted
—
it
will
always
be
visible
in
your
project.
However,
you
can
easily
move
it
to
another
spot
so
it
doesn’t
get
in
your
way
while
you
draw.
Simply
click
and
drag
it
to
a
new
place.
Can I make a 3D Photo of the complete floor plan?
If
you
want
to
see
a
3D
visual
of
the
complete
floor
plan,
you
can
generate
a
3D
floor
plan
that
shows
the
entire
layout
in
a
realistic,
easy-to-understand
view.
See
here
how:
Generate 3D Floor Plans from the RoomSketcher App