**Online help GRÜNSTUDIO 3D from version 2024**

Introduction

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	Declining: This command can be used to undo the last step.
	Restore: This command can be used to restore the last step.
	to open: This command can be used to open a saved project.
	Save: This command can be used to save the current project. Files are saved automatically when the “Automatic Backup File” feature is enabled.
	Print plan view: With this function the plan view can be printed.
	cut out: This command can be used to cut the selection.
	Copy: With this command the selected objects can be copied.
	Insert: This command can be used to paste the contents of the clipboard.
	All the way to the front: This command can be used to bring the selected object to the foreground. For finer tuning, the “Forward” command can be used.
	All the way to the back: This command can be used to bring the selected object into the background. For finer tuning, the “Backwards” command can be used.
	mirroring : With this command the selected objects can be mirrored on any line. To mirror the entire plan, you can use the “Mirror” command in the “Tools” menu.
	Add surfaces: This command can be used to combine the shapes of two selected objects into a common object. The two objects are connected in the order in which they were selected. The first object remains. The second object is deleted. In order to prevent this, the Ctrlbutton must be pressed while this button is clicked.
	Remove form: This command can be used to subtract the shape of one object from another. The area where the second shape overlaps the first shape is deleted. The two objects are subtracted from each other in the order in which they were selected. The first object remains. The second object is deleted. In order to prevent this, the Ctrlbutton must be pressed while this button is clicked.
	Intersect shapes: With this command the shape of an object can be intersected with another shape. The non-overlapping areas are deleted. The two objects are intersected@@ in the order in which they were selected. The first object remains. The second object is deleted. In order to prevent this, the Ctrlbutton must be pressed while this button is clicked.

	Move (T key): This command can be used to move objects.
	Rotate (R key): This command can be used to rotate objects, for example along their vertical axis. Some objects include additional rotation options, which can be found in the Properties window.
	Scale (S key): This command can be used to scale objects (uniformly). Some objects include additional scaling options, which can be found in the Properties window.
	Offset (E key): This command can be used to move objects.
	Pan (press mouse wheel): This command can be used to pan the view.
	Zoom (left + right mouse button): This command can be used to adjust the view by zooming in/out.
	Zoom selection (Z key): This command can be used to zoom in on the current selection. If nothing is selected, the view zooms to its limits.
	Zoom rectangle: This command can be used to zoom into a rectangular area of ​​the project.
	Raster: This command can be used to show or hide the grid. Hiding the grid does not affect grid snapping. To disable grid snapping, use the command Catch Settings in the menu below Settingsshould be used.
	Fang: This command can be used to turn snapping on or off. @@Photo not correct
	Snap and grid settings: This command can be used to change grid and snap settings.@@ Photo for snap?

Buildings

	House: This command can be used to insert a house, shed, carport or other object. A complete house usually consists of several objects. In addition, he can House assistant can be used to insert a prefabricated house that can then be customized.
	Kind: This command can be used to add an entrance door or garage to the existing house. Doors can only be inserted into houses created using the House function.
	Window: With this command, windows, roller shutters, awnings, etc. can be added to the existing house. Windows can only be inserted into houses that were previously created using the House function.
	home lighting: With this command you can add house lights to existing houses. House lights can only be added to houses that were previously created using the House function.
	a pillar.: This function can be used to insert columns. Examples of use: canopies, driveways, entrances, etc.
	fence: This function can be used to insert fences. Standard fence styles can also be created
	fence gate: This function allows a gate to be inserted into an existing fence. These gates can only be added to fences created using the Fence feature. These gates cannot be used in fence elements.
	Fence element: With this function a fence element can be inserted. Fence elements consist of elements that have been prefabricated by the manufacturer.
	Fence element gate: With this function a gate can be inserted into an existing fence element. These gates can only be used with fences created using the Fence Element feature. These gates cannot be used in normal fences.

	Veranda: This function can be used to insert a veranda (e.g. single-level, multi-level, raised and round verandas).
	Porch stairs: This feature allows a porch step to be added to an existing porch. Porch Stairs can only be attached to a porch created using the Porch feature. The stairs automatically follow any selected edge guide.
	railing: This function can be used to insert a railing. You can also create your own railing styles here.
	paving surface: This function can be used to insert a paving area. Paving surfaces can be of any shape or size.
	stages: This function can be used to insert steps or stairs. These can be straight or curved.
	Wall: This function can be used to insert a wall. Walls can be straight or curved, free-standing or static (retaining wall).
	Intarsia stripes: This function can be used to insert inlay strips that are covered with a material. This function is helpful, for example, to create decorative paving areas or borders.
	Intarsia shape: This function can be used to insert an inlay shape that is covered with a material.

terrain

	gradient: This function can be used to insert a gradient. The slope can be of any shape that is needed.
	Elevation grid: This function can be used to insert a height grid (grid). A grid consists of several points, and the height of each point can be changed.
	Elevation shape: This function inserts terrain over a grayscale image. This is intended for experienced users who want to color their terrain elevations using Photoshop or another image editing program.
	height tool: With this function, a terrain can be processed with various tools (raise, lower, flatten, smooth, etc.).
	foundation: This function allows a shape to be inserted to adjust the terrain elevation. This function is helpful, for example, when creating foundations, raised beds or plateaus with a height. A foundation can only have one height. For different heights, use the height cord. (Note: In older versions of the program, this feature was called “Survey”).
	Elevation cord: This function allows you to insert a shape to level the terrain along a “string frame”. This function is helpful, for example, when modeling paved areas, streets, paths and driveways. After inserting the height cord, the shape and height of the individual points can be edited independently of each other.
	contour line: This function can be used to insert a contour line. As many contour lines can be inserted as needed. Terraced terrain sections can also be created using contour lines.

Street

	Street: This function can be used to insert a street. This can optionally also contain sidewalks.
	sidewalk: This function can be used to insert a sidewalk. Sidewalks adapt to the terrain and can also be used as paths.
	curbstone: This function can be used to insert a curb. This function is helpful, for example, for parking spaces, traffic islands, edges, etc.
	Curb reduction: With this function a curb drop can be added to an existing street or sidewalk. Curb drops can only be used with streets, sidewalks, or curb objects.
	median strip: This function can be used to insert a median strip. This function can also be used, for example, to share driveways or add other details.

	Road marking: This function can be used to insert a road marking. This function can also be used for surfaces. Road markings include, for example, directional arrows, signs for disabled parking spaces, etc.
	Road accessories: This function can be used to insert road accessories. Examples: traffic signs, fire hydrants, vehicles, electricity poles, etc.
	Street lighting: This function can be used to add street lighting. The light color and brightness can be adjusted. In night mode of the 3D view, the street lighting is activated automatically.
	Guardrail: This function can be used to insert guard rails.

Landscape

	Area: This function can be used to insert an area that is covered with a texture. This function is helpful, for example, when creating lawns, flower beds, playgrounds and driveways. The surface can also be raised to create, for example, raised flowerbeds, embankments and other terrain elevations.
	Way With this function a path can be inserted. The texture can be freely chosen. The path can be curved or straight. This function is useful, for example, when creating paths, roads, driveways and dry riverbeds. After the path has been inserted, the shape can be freely adjusted later.
	Edging: This function can be used to insert a border. Many materials are available through the library, such as bricks, stones, concrete or wood. If necessary, the height of the border can be adjusted at any point.
	Curb stone: This function can be used to insert a curb using a line. L-stones, paving stones, concrete blocks and other 3D elements are available.
	hedge: This function can be used to insert a shaped hedge. Hedges can be curved or straight. The height can be adjusted individually at each point.
	Accessories: This function can be used to add equipment or accessories. A variety of 3D objects are available in the 3D library.
	landscape lighting: This function can be used to add landscape lighting. Landscape lighting includes, for example, path lighting, floor lights, spots and Japanese lanterns. The landscape lighting switches on automatically in night mode of the 3D view.

	Stein: This function can be used to insert a large or small stone. A variety of different shapes and materials are available. The width, length and height of each individual stone can be adjusted.
	Row of stones: This function allows stones to be inserted along a straight or curved line. A variety of materials are available through the library.
	BILD: This function allows you to insert a photo or other image. A variety of photos are available in the library. You can import your own images using the image import assistant.
	Plant: This function can be used to insert solitary plants. Plant images or 3D models can be selected. A large selection of plants is available through the library. Plants can be inserted using the plant creation wizard.
	planting area: With this function you can insert a closed shape that is filled with one or more (up to 8 pieces) plants. This function is helpful, for example, for filling large areas with plants. The plants can be randomly distributed or displayed in a grid.
	row of plants: This function allows plants to be inserted along a straight or curved line. This function is useful, for example, for placing trees along a street or flowers along the edge of a bed.

Water elements

	pond: This function can be used to insert a pond. The pond can be of any shape or size. Fish appear in the pond during the 3D view (can also be disabled).
	Stream: This function can be used to insert a stream. The shape can be freely adjusted after inserting the stream. The water is displayed in perspective or during the 3D view.
	Waterfall: This function can be used to insert a waterfall. The water is displayed in perspective or during the 3D view.
	fountain: With this function a fountain can be inserted. A variety of materials are available in the library, such as bird baths, columns, basins, cascades and much more. The water is displayed and animated in perspective or during the 3D view.

	fountain: This function can be used to insert a fountain. For example, the interval, the strength and the water color can be determined. The water is displayed and animated in perspective or during the 3D view.
	irrigation pipe: This function allows you to insert a line representing an irrigation pipe.
	sprinkler: With this function a sprinkler can be inserted. The spray angle, radius and color can be freely determined. The sprinkler can be activated for the 3D view.
	water curtain: This function can be used to insert a water curtain. The water is displayed and animated in perspective or during the 3D view.

pool

	pool: This function can be used to create a pool. You can insert any shape you want.
	Pool area: This feature can be used to create a paved pool area (wooden deck) for a pool or spa.
	Basin steps: This function allows steps to be installed in a pool. The steps can be straight or curved.
	Basin seat: This feature allows seating to be built into a pool. The seat can be straight or curved.

	Basin wall: With this function, a pool wall can be installed inside or outside the pool. The wall can be straight or curved, level or arched.
	Pool lighting: This function can be used to install pool lighting. The move tool (GIZMO) can be used to place the lighting in the pool at the desired location. The color and brightness of the pool lighting can be individually adjusted. Color changing effects can also be inserted. Lighting is automatically activated in the 3D view in night mode.
	Cymbal accessories: This function can be used to insert cymbal accessories. Examples: prefabricated pools, diving boards, ladders, slides, toys.
	Pool water: This function can be used to insert free pool water. Examples: Pool water for prefabricated pools from the pool accessories.

Tools

	3D camera: This function can be used to insert a 3D camera. To do this, a line is drawn that should be followed by the camera in the 3D view or when creating a film.
	3DText: This function can be used to insert 3D text. The text can be rotated and resized as desired.
	3D dimensioning: With this function a 3D dimension can be inserted.
	plan basis: This function can be used to insert an image that is located on the site. This function is helpful for inserting floor plans, drone shots or other (aerial) images. In order to insert your own plan basis, it must first be imported using the image import wizard with the “Plan basis” option.
	Property line: This function can be used to insert a property boundary into the drawing.

	Adults: This function can be used to insert animated people or animals. This can be used to breathe life into the project with a wide variety of animations (e.g. standing, walking, running, lying down, etc.). A variety of people and animals are available.
	light string: With this function, fairy lights can be added to the project. This means the project can be supplemented with party or perhaps Christmas lighting.
	Light band: This function can be used to insert a light band.
	Animation: This function can be used to insert a path or rotation animation for one or more objects, such as a robotic lawnmower or windmill. The created animation only works on the objects that touch the field of effect.

3D Modelling

	cuboid: This function can be used to insert a cuboid. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	Ramp: With this function a ramp can be inserted. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	Cylinder: With this function a ramp can be inserted. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	3D body: With this function a 2D surface can be inserted into a 3D body using extrusion. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	deburring: This function can be used to insert a 3D body based on an extruded 2D shape. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	Loft-Follow me: With this function a 3D object can be inserted which is based along a path. This is useful for creating a custom model.
	fitting: With this function a prefabricated 3D fitting can be inserted. This is useful for creating a custom model. Shaped pieces are, for example, spheres, polygons, semicircles, etc.
	Into custom model: With this function you convert selected models into a model, which can then be edited on the polygon (3D faces) level.

	Putting models together: This function can be used to combine the shapes of two selected objects into a common object. The two objects are connected in the order in which they were chosen. The first object remains, the second object is deleted. To prevent the second object from being deleted, the CTRL key must be pressed while the Merge Models button is selected.
	Remove models: This function can be used to subtract the shape of an object from another object. The two objects are deducted in the order in which they were chosen. The first object remains, the second object is deleted. To prevent the second object from being deleted, the CTRL key must be pressed while the Subtract Models button is selected.
	Intersect models: This function allows the shape of one object to be intersected with that of another object. The non-overlapping areas are deleted. To prevent the non-overlapping regions from being deleted, the CTRL key must be pressed while the Intersect Models button is selected.
	Crop model: This function crops one model from another. The area where the second model overlaps the first is deleted. The function is similar to “Deduct Models”. However, the first object here can be an accessory object.

Drawing plan elements

	Line: With this function you insert a line into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The line only appears in the plan view.
	Spline: With this function you insert a spline into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The spline only appears in the plan view.
	Bow: With this function you insert an arc into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The arch only appears in the plan view.
	circle: With this function you insert a circle into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The circle only appears in the plan view.
	Ellipse: With this function you insert an ellipse into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The ellipse only appears in the plan view.
	rectangle: With this function you insert a rectangle into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The rectangle only appears in the plan view.
	Rounded rectangle: With this function you insert a rounded rectangle into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The rounded rectangle only appears in the plan view.
	Partial circle: With this function you insert a partial circle into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The partial circle only appears in the plan view.
	Free form: With this function you insert a free shape into the plan view. This feature is useful for adding details to your project. The free form only appears in the plan view.

	Symbol: With this function you insert a symbol into the plan view. A variety of symbols, such as north arrows, plan heads, plant symbols and much more, are available to you. The symbols only appear in the plan view.
	Linear Dimension: This feature allows you to add a linear dimension to your drawing. The linear dimension only appears in the plan view.
	Radial dimensioning: This feature allows you to add a radial dimension to your drawing. The radial dimension only appears in the plan view.
	text: This function allows text to be inserted into your drawing. The text only appears in the plan view.
	Label: This function can be used to add a text label to your drawing. Text labels only appear in the plan view.
	3D labels: Êin 3D Label shows a perspective 3D representation in a 2D plan view (top view). So it is only visible in the plan view.
	Plant label: A plant label shows an image and description of a plant in plan view.
	Plant legend: The plant legend shows all plants present in the project and their representation as well as the number. The layout is configurable. It is always updated as plants are added. The data can be exported to Excel.
	embedded object: A so-called OLE object, such as an Office document (Excel spreadsheet or Word file) can be inserted into the 2D plan with this function.