How to Furnish a 3D Plan

Using the Floorplanner tool, we have created 3D models of available suites. Anyone can now easily create their own layouts and share them in 3D. Here's a step by step tutorial:

First, go to the stacking plan for 21 St. Clair Ave. and click on suite 500.
Follow the link to 'Create your own space plan in 3D!'
You will see a layout of the suite that looks like this:

You can choose to see dimensions in meters or in feet. Use the unit selector in the lower right to switch between them.
Now, let's add some furniture! Use the Library box in the top right to scroll and select furniture to add to the layout.

Drag furniture into the plan and place it where you want it. (Click down to select, hold down to drag, release toplace in the plan).

You can move the furniture. (click on the furniture, hold down and move, release the mouse button when you are done.)
You can resize the furniture by using the squares in the corners. (click on the furniture once to make the handles appear; click, hold down and drag, release when you are done. For more precise control, click on the little 'i' icon at the top left of the furniture - you can type in precise dimensions.)
You can rotate the furniture. (click on the curved arrows on the side of the furniture, hold down to rotate, release the mouse button when you are done.)
Very quickly, you'll be able to furnish your suite, like this:

Now, let's see what the design looks like in three dimensions. Click on the '3D' link in the top right corner of the drawing. If you have an old computer, this step might be a bit slow.
You will see a rendered 3D model of your layout. To manipulate the view, use the scale factor slider control on the left. To rotate the model use your mouse. Think of the model as a sphere. Click and hold down the mouse button as you move the mouse. Sometimes the model seems to jump to odd angles, but if you keep the concept of a rotating sphere in mind, it will soon make sense.

Next, you can save and share this model. Try emailing it to yourself first to see how this works. On the top left of the browser window, click on the envelope symbol. Type in a recipient email address and a message. For the first try, put your email here. Writing a message is optional.

Close your browser and check your email. You'll see a message from floorplanner. The link in the message will take you back to your layout - it's been saved and you can share it with whomever you choose. To make a new layout, repeat these steps and a new link will be created.

I think you'll find that without any experience, this is an easy tool to use. It's intuitive enough that anyone will be able to make their own personalized space plans of your space!