Before You Start
Features vary across platforms, and not all features available on the Web platform are available on other platforms and vice versa.
Web
When you open a project on Web, you're taken to the Editor, where you can create and edit your design in 2D and 3D.
The Editor includes an upper menu for project actions and a menu on the left for building, furnishing, and finding items for your project.
The Editor is organized into five main areas:
Top toolbar - project navigation, view controls, editing tools, collaboration, and sharing.
Left toolbar - tools and catalogs for building and furnishing your project.
Bottom-left controls - undo, redo, and project measurement information.
Bottom-right controls - canvas navigation and viewing controls.
Canvas - the main area where you create and edit your design.
Top toolbar (upper-left menu)
The left side of the top toolbar contains the project navigation controls.
Select the Back arrow to return to All Floor Plans in the current project. To learn more about organizing your work, see Spaces on Web.
A cloud indicator next to the project name shows the current Project Save Status:
See the Project Name you are working on.
Open the Project Menu to adjust the settings.
Select the Floor Menu to access the floors in your project.
Switch between 2D and 3D modes of your project.
Project Menu
The Project menu contains the main actions for managing your project.
Click your project name or the downward arrow (v) next to it in the top toolbar.
Choose an action from the menu.
Available options include:
Option | What it does |
Project information | Displays the full project name, save status, and date and time of the last saved change |
Export | Opens the available export options |
Settings | Opens the project settings |
Project media | Displays media and exported files generated from the project, including renders and reports |
Share | Access options for sharing your project with other people:
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Rename project | Opens a window where you can enter a new project name |
Duplicate | Opens the confirmation window for creating a copy of the project |
2D and 3D views
The 2D / 3D switch is located near the center of the top toolbar. Use it to switch between the two views of your project.
2D - work with your floor plan from above.
3D - view and work with your project in 3 dimensions.
Top toolbar (upper-right menu)
The right side of the top toolbar contains the main Editor actions.
Tool | What it does |
1 - Copilot | An AI tool that can help you create a project from scratch or restyle and develop an existing design using written instructions. See How to use Copilot for projects on Web |
2 - Render | Access the options for creating visual content for your project, including renders, screenshots, panoramas, and walkthroughs. See How to create renders on Web |
3 - Ruler | Measure distances in your project. See Distance between objects (Web) |
4 - Comments | View existing comments, add comments to specific areas of your project, and reply to comments. See How to Use Comments in Your Project |
5 - Tools | Access additional Editor tools:
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6 - Settings | See or edit the settings for objects, walls, dimensions, and project appearance |
7 - Switch to Pro or the Training Session |
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8 - Profile and Collaboration participants |
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9 - Share | Access options for sharing your project with other people:
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10 - Hire a designer | Access Planner 5D's professional interior design services. See How to Get Help Designing your Project |
Settings
Selecting Settings in the upper-left menu of Top toolbar opens the same settings interface as in the Project menu → Settings.
The settings include:
Setting | Description |
Hide objects | Hide furniture, doors, windows, decor, fixtures, and other objects from the Editor without removing them from the project |
Object snapping | Control automatic alignment with nearby walls, objects, and supported points |
Snap to grid | Align objects with the Editor grid during placement and movement. What is the grid scale? (Web) |
Lock walls | Toggle on to prevent walls from being moved, resized, or edited |
Hide roof | Hide roof elements from the workspace view (available on PRO) |
Hide walls in 3D | Toggle on to make walls closest to the current view semi-transparent in 3D |
Disable coping | Restrict others from copying your project (available on PRO) |
Enhanced 3D visuals | Enable enhanced 3D visuals using Ambient Occlusion and Normal Maps |
Units and dimensions | Change measurement and dimension display settings. See Changing Metrics Unit & other Dimensions Settings (Web) |
Background | You can change the background color used for the project. See How to change the background color |
Create Thumbnail | You can set the cover photo to your project by creating a render of your project. See Sending a Project to Gallery and How to create renders on Web |
Left-side menu
The menu on the left gives you access to the tools and catalogs used to build and furnish your project.
It includes:
Setting | Description |
Search | Search the catalog for a specific item or search for items using an image. See How to search for items using an image. |
Build | Create rooms, adjust your layout, and add construction elements. For detailed room instructions, see How to add a room. |
Interior | Browse furniture and other interior objects. |
Exterior | Browse outdoor objects such as trees, paths, and pools. |
Favorites | Access items you've marked as favorites. |
New | Browse recently added items. |
Import | Import your own 3D model from a file or image. |
Shop | Find furniture from your plan in local shops. |
Working with selected objects
When you select an object in the Editor, additional controls become available for working with that object. See Menu of the Selected Object (Web) for more information.
iOS
On iOS, it all starts with the Home screen, where you can:
Quickly access the latest project you’ve been working on;
Upload a new project;
Use our AI tools;
Check what you’ve been working on recently in the Recent tab.
Docs
Use the icon Docs at the bottom menu to access the complete list of all your folders and documents in them:
Floor Plans
Floor plans tab lets you access all your projects and renders in one place
Profile
By clicking the Profile icon, you can access information about your account, including billing details, renders and textures, and your account email. You’ll also find an option to switch accounts if needed.
Editor controls
When you open a project, the main editing area displays your floor plan and the controls you can use while working on it.
Right-side menu
The right side of the Editor includes:
2D/3D — switch between the 2D floor plan and 3D view.
Share — access options for sharing your project.
Camera — create a visual content of your project.
Floors — view and manage the floors in your project.
More — access additional project options.
Floors
Select the Floors icon to open the floor menu.
From here, you can:
View the floors in your project.
Select a floor to work on.
Use the plus (+) button to add a new floor.
Use the Edit icon to edit the floor list.
More options
Select the three dots on the right side of the Editor to access additional project tools.
From here, you can open Settings and other available project options.
Settings
The Settings menu includes:
Project Name — rename the project.
Appearance — select the appearance used in the Editor.
Measurements — select the measurement units.
Show measurements — show or hide measurements on the floor plan.
Objects — show or hide objects on the floor plan.
Lock Walls — prevent accidental wall movement.
Snapping — snap objects to each other.
Background — choose the background used for the project.
For instructions on changing the project background, see How to change the background color.
Undo and redo
The Undo and Redo controls are available near the bottom-right corner of the Editor.
Undo — reverse your previous action.
Redo — restore an action you previously undid.
Bottom menu
The bottom menu gives you access to the tools and catalogs used to build and furnish your project.
It includes:
Rooms — add rooms to your floor plan.
Construction — browse and add construction elements.
Interior — browse furniture and other interior items.
Exterior — browse items for outdoor areas.
Search — search the catalog for a specific item.
Search for items using an image, see How to search for items using an image
Browse the catalog
Select Construction, Interior, or Exterior to browse the available categories and items.
For example, the Interior catalog contains categories such as: Equipment, Rugs, Kitchenware, Decor, etc.
You can select a category to browse its items.
Search the catalog
Use Search when you want to find a particular item instead of browsing the available categories.
Select Search in the bottom menu.
Enter the item you want to find in the search field.
Review the matching results.
Select the item you want to add to your project.
Search by image — Search for items using an image, see How to search for items using an image
macOS
You start from the main screen, where you can create a new project and open your existing projects. You can also switch to Renders to access renders you've created.
Profile
Select the Profile icon in the upper-right corner to access your profile information.
From here, you can:
Open Account Details.
Check your Premium access.
Check your available renders.
Select Change User if you want to access another account.
Project menu
Once you open a project, the menu at the top of the Editor gives you access to the tools you need to work on your design.
Left side
The left side provides tools for:
Creating rooms.
Adding construction items.
Adding interior objects.
Adding exterior objects.
2D and 3D views
Use 2D and 3D in the center of the upper menu to switch between the two views of your project.
Right side
The right side of the upper menu provides additional tools for working with your project
Report a problem — send information about your app version and profile when you encounter an issue. Use this option when you need assistance with a problem in the app.
Renders — create a render and select its quality. Completed renders are available in the Renders section on the main screen.
Ruler — measure distances and check the placement of elements in your project.
Draw a room — draw a room in the shape you need.
Floors — move between floors or create new ones.
Edit — select an object and then select Edit to change its properties.
Android
Main navigation
The bottom menu provides access to the main sections of Planner 5D:
Home — return to the main screen, where you can access your projects, contests, and inspiration.
Projects — access your floor plans and projects.
Gallery — browse floor plans and renders or view items you've saved.
Contests — access available design contests.
Profile — access your profile and account information.
The Home screen also includes New Project, which you can use to start a new project.
Gallery
Select Gallery from the bottom menu to browse shared designs.
The Gallery includes:
Floor Plans
Renders
My ♥ — view floor plans and renders you've saved.
Right-side menu
The right side of the Editor provides quick access to project and viewing controls.
It includes:
2D/3D — switch between the 2D floor plan and 3D view.
Render — open the options for creating a render of your project.
Floors — view the floors in your project, switch between them, or add a new floor.
Undo — reverse your previous action.
Redo — restore an action you previously undid.
Settings — access additional project settings and controls.
Manage floors — at the bottom right-side menu, you can add additional floors and manage the existing ones.
Create a render
Select the Render option to choose the quality of your render:
4K — 3840 × 2160, best quality.
HD — 1280 × 720, high quality.
Draft — 640 × 360, low quality.
You can also turn Ceiling lighting and Night mode on or off before creating the render.
Project settings and controls
Open Settings to access Controls and navigation.
Available options include:
Virtual joystick
Snap to points (for rulers, walls, rooms, paths and lawns)
Snap to rulers (for rulers, walls, rooms, paths and lawns)
Lock Walls
Move walls in one direction
Position 3D camera on the first floor
Bottom menu
The bottom menu gives you access to the tools and catalogs used to build and furnish your project.
It includes:
Rooms — add rooms to your floor plan.
Construction — browse and add construction elements.
Interior — browse furniture and other interior items.
Exterior — browse items for outdoor areas.
Search — search the catalog for a specific item.
Browse the catalog
Select Construction, Interior, or Exterior to browse the available categories and items.
Select a category to view the objects available in it, then choose an item to add it to your project.
Search the catalog
Use Search when you want to find a specific item instead of browsing through the available categories.
Select Search in the bottom menu.
Enter what you want to find.
Review the matching results.
Select the item you want to use in your project.
Search for items using an image, see How to search for items using an image
Windows
Main screen
The main screen gives you access to your projects and account options.
From here, you can:
Create a project — select Create project to start a new design.
Projects — view your existing projects.
Snapshots — switch to Snapshots to access previously created renders.
Profile — edit your details, view subscription information, purchase a subscription, or log out to change users.
App Settings — access and adjust the Windows app settings.
Top menu
When you open a project, the top menu provides the main controls for working with your design.
It includes:
My Projects — return to your projects.
2D/3D — switch between the 2D floor plan and 3D view.
Undo/Redo — move backward or forward through your latest actions.
Snapshot/Render — create a snapshot or render your design in HD quality.
Project Settings — customize your project settings.
Ruler — measure distances in your project.
Share — access options for sharing your project.
Support — submit a ticket if you encounter an issue.
Profile — quickly access your profile.
Project Settings
Open Project Settings from the top menu to adjust project options.
The Project tab includes:
Project name
Objects
Lock walls
Snap to Walls
Snap to Objects
Snap to grid
Background
The settings also include Dimensions and Thumbnail tabs, as shown in the project menu on page 2 of the documentation.
Left-side menu
The left-side menu contains the tools and catalogs used to build and furnish your project.
It includes:
Rooms — create rooms and define the structure of your design.
Construction — add construction objects such as doors, windows, stairs, and roofs.
Interior — browse and add interior objects.
Exterior — browse and add exterior objects.
Recently used — access objects you've recently used.
Favorites — open the items you've marked as favorites.
Browse the catalog
Select a section from the left-side menu to open its catalog.
For example, the Interior catalog lets you browse furniture and other interior items by category. You can also use the search field at the top of the catalog to find a specific item.