You can access Live 3D directly from your web portal on a phone, tablet, or computer. This version opens in a browser – perfect for showing Live 3D while on the go. Easily review floor plans during meetings, on-site visits, or while working remotely.
Live 3D is included in Pro and Team plans, as well as with a Premium Project Upgrade.
This article covers:
- How Do I Start Live 3D from my Web Portal?
- What is Flyover Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
- What is 1st Person Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
- Navigation with Keyboard and Mouse (Live 3D on Web Portal)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Do I Start Live 3D from my Web Portal?
You can open Live 3D from a phone, tablet, or computer.
To open Live 3D in your web portal:
- Sign in to your web portal and open My Projects.
- Click the project you want to view in Live 3D.
- Click the Live 3D icon in the top-right menu.
What is Flyover Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
Flyover mode lets you view the entire floor plan from above for a full layout overview.
To open Flyover mode, click the Plane icon in the bottom left of the Live 3D window.
How Can I Navigate in Flyover Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
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Zoom: On a computer, use your mouse wheel. On a tablet, pinch in or out. On either type of device, you can also click the menu in the top right (3 vertical dots) and click Zoom to open a zoom controller.
- Tilt and Rotate: On a computer, use the arrow buttons on the right, your keyboard arrow keys, or drag with your mouse. On a tablet, simply touch and drag.
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Top Tip: Hold Shift on your keyboard and drag the floor plan with your mouse to move it in the Live 3D window.
What are the Flyover Mode Settings? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
You can click the menu in the top-right corner to view the Flyover mode settings.
- Select Floor: Choose the floor to display (for projects with multiple floors).
- Zoom: Open the Zoom controller.
- Exterior Walls: Check the box to show the front exterior walls. Clear the box to hide the front walls.
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Shadows: Check the box to show shadows from walls and furniture. Clear the box to hide shadows.
- Mirror Reflections: Check the box to show mirror reflections. Clear the box to hide any mirrors.
What is 1st Person Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
1st Person mode lets you step right inside the rooms.
To open 1st Person mode, click the icon in the bottom left of the Live 3D window and click 1st Person.
How Can I Navigate in 1st Person Mode? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
- Move Forward and Back (Zoom): On a computer, use your mouse wheel,or the up and down keyboard keys. On a computer or tablet, use the up and down buttons on the right of the window.
- Move Left and Right: On a computer, use your right and left arrow keys. On a computer or tablet, use the right and left buttons located on the right of the screen.
- Tilt and Rotate: On a computer, drag with your mouse. On a tablet, simply touch and drag.
- Change the view height: Click the menu in the top right (3 vertical dots), then click Height to open the height controller.
What are the 1st Person Mode Settings? (Live 3D on Web Portal)
You can click the menu in the top right to see the 1st Person mode settings.
- Select Floor: Choose the floor to display (for projects with multiple floors).
- Zoom: Open the Zoom controller. Use - to zoom out, + to zoom in, and the frame icon to reset the zoom.
- Height: Open the Height controller and adjust the camera height. Use - to lower the camera, + to raise it, and the clock icon to reset the height.
- Exterior Walls: Check the box to show the front exterior walls. Clear the box to hide the front walls.
- Shadows: Check the box to show shadows from walls and furniture. Clear the box to hide shadows.
- Mirror Reflections: Check the box to show mirror reflections. Clear the box to hide any mirrors.
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Mini-map: Check the box to show a mini-map of your floor plan with the view location. Clear the box to hide the mini-map.
Navigation with Keyboard and Mouse (Live 3D on Web Portal)
Keyboard Shortcuts for PC and Mac
These keyboard shortcuts are available when you run Live 3D from your web portal on a Windows or Mac computer.
| Key | First Person Mode | Flyover Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Switch to 1st Person |
| 2 | Switch to Flyover | - |
| Up arrow | Move camera forward (4 in/10 cm) | Move camera up |
| Down arrow | Move camera backward (4 in/10 cm) | Move camera down |
| Left arrow | Move camera left (4 in/10 cm) | Move camera left |
| Right arrow | Move camera right (4 in/10 cm) | Move camera right |
| Shift + up arrow | Move camera forward (40 in/100 cm) | - |
| Shift + down arrow | Move camera backward (40 in/100 cm) | - |
| Shift + left arrow | Move camera left (40 in/100 cm) | - |
| Shift + right arrow | Move camera right (40 in/100 cm) | - |
| Ctrl + up arrow | Move camera up | - |
| Ctrl + down arrow | Move camera down | - |
| Ctrl + left arrow ¹ | Move camera left | - |
| Ctrl + right arrow ¹ | Move camera right | - |
| Page up | Tilt camera up (1 degree) | - |
| Page down | Tilt camera down (1 degree) | - |
| Shift + page up | Tilt camera up (10 degrees) | - |
| Shift + page down | Tilt camera down (10 degrees) | - |
| Plus key | Zoom in | Zoom in |
| Minus key | Zoom out | Zoom out |
¹ only on Windows
Mouse Navigation
These keyboard shortcuts are available when you run Live 3D from your web portal on a Windows or Mac computer.
| Action | First Person Mode | Flyover Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Left click + drag left | Rotate left | Rotate right |
| Left click + drag right | Rotate right | Rotate left |
| Left click + drag up | Tilt up | Rotate down |
| Left click + drag down | Tilt down | Rotate up |
| Right click + drag left | Move left | Centering right |
| Right click + drag right | Move right | Centering left |
| Right click + drag up | Move forward | Centering up |
| Right click + drag down | Move backward | Centering down |
| Scroll up | Zoom in | Zoom in |
| Scroll down | Zoom out | Zoom out |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between Live 3D in web portal and Live 3D from the RoomSketcher App?
Live 3D in web portal opens in a browser and you can view
it on a phone, tablet, or computer, making it perfect for
showing your Live 3D while on the go. Live 3D from the RoomSketcher
App opens in a window in the app on a computer and is perfect
for viewing your project while you edit it and for aligning
snapshots and 3D photos.
I made a change in the RoomSketcher App. Why don’t I see it in Live 3D from web portal?
Be sure to save any changes you made in the RoomSketcher
App. Then refresh or restart Live 3D from web portal.
Can I Share Live 3D?
Can I Share Live 3D?
Live 3D can be shared
so that clients,
colleagues,
friends, or family
can experience your
floor
plans. Premium Projects
are ready to be shared.
Pro and Team subscribers
need to enable 'Share
Live 3D' for specific
projects. Read
more here:
Share Live 3D