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The BuilderBid 3D Floor Planner lets you design interior layouts, generate 3D visualizations, and furnish rooms using both manual tools and AI. You can start from scratch, import a plan, or use templates to speed up your workflow. This guide walks you through viewing modes, controls, room creation, editing, furnishing, and sharing your final design.
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Steps
1. Access the 3D Floor Planner
Go to your project, then click 3D Floor Planner from the left menu.
2. Choose how you want to build your layout
You can start your design in several ways:
Start from Scratch — Manually draw walls and rooms from a blank canvas.
Smart Wizard — Instantly furnish a single room using AI.
Import a Plan — Upload a floor plan and the system will automatically generate the layout.
Best Practice: Upload one page or sheet at a time for the cleanest results.
Copy from Project — Clone an existing project layout.
Templates — Select from ready-made templates to begin quickly.
3. Switch between 2D & 3D views
Use the 2D / 3D toggle located at the top center of the planner.
4. Basic navigation controls
2D & 3D View:
Scroll Wheel – Zoom in/out
Right Click + Hold – Move the drawing horizontally
3D View Only:
Left Click + Hold – Pan around the model
5. Switch floors or add levels
Use the top-left buttons to change floors or create additional levels.
6. Add rooms and walls
Option A: Draw walls & rooms manually
Go to the left menu
Click Rooms
Select the first icon (wall tool)
Start drawing your walls
Option B: Add a pre-configured room
Go to the left menu
Click Rooms
Choose one of the room shapes to insert
7. Edit room and wall details
Adjust wall dimensions: Click the wall → drag to resize.
Room-level actions: Select a room to access:
Material selections (floors, ceilings, walls)
Magic Wand (AI furnishing)
Duplicate
Delete
8. Add furniture, fixtures, and materials
Go to the left menu and click the door, sofa, & tree icons to add:
Furniture
Appliances
Lighting
Decor and more
Recently used designs: Click the clock icon
Favorites: Click the heart icon
9. Modify furniture or fixture properties
After placing an item, you can:
Change orientation
Update materials
Mark as a favorite
Drag & drop to reposition
Adjust dimensions and angle
10. Share or export your completed design
You can share your final output in multiple formats:
Print
Share via link
Export to CAD
Export to PDF
