3D Building Designer
Design Your Building with Confidence: The Power of Our 3D Building Designer
At Northern State Steel, we want our customers to feel empowered throughout the building process, and our 3D Building Designer is a key tool in making that happen. This interactive tool allows you to visualize your building in real-time, helping you better understand how different features and customizations will come together in the final product. Seeing your building come to life before discussing it with our team gives you a sense of confidence and control, ensuring that your vision is clearly communicated from the very start.
For us, the 3D Designer is an invaluable tool as well.
It provides our team with a detailed picture of your preferences, making it easier to translate your ideas into a fully customized metal building. However, as advanced as the tool is, it does have its limitations. While the designer can’t capture every possibility, rest assured that Northern State Steel can design and manufacture anything you’re envisioning—even if the 3D tool can’t display it. To ensure we have all the details, be sure to include any questions or specific requests in the notes section when submitting for a quote.
If you encounter any difficulties while using the 3D Designer.
Don’t worry—whatever you’re able to send is a fantastic start. Once we receive your design, our team can step in to refine and adjust it alongside you, making sure it’s perfect before finalizing. One of the standout features of the 3D Builder is the questionnaire and notes section that appears after you hit the “Request a Quote” button. This helps us gain a deeper understanding of your project’s scope, ensuring you get the best building at the best price. Let our 3D Designer take your vision to the next level while we handle the rest!
Navigating the Online Metal Building 3D Designer
Orbit the Camera View: To get a comprehensive view of your metal building 3D designer, click and drag anywhere on the screen with your left mouse button.
Pan the Camera View: To adjust the focus of your 3D building designer, click and drag anywhere using your right mouse button.
Zoom In/Out: Use your mouse’s scroll wheel to zoom in or out, to see specific details more clearly.
Help Feature: If you need assistance during the design process, click the “Help” button located in the corner of the screen.
Input Your Dimensions for Building Size
Adjust Building Dimensions: Use the dimension handle to modify the size of your metal building.
Change Roof Slope: Adjust the slope of your roof using the roof pitch handle.
Toolbar Customization: The toolbar allows you to customize building length, leg height, width, and roof type properties.
Features of the Online Metal Building 3D Designer Tool
Edit the Metal Building Planner: Use the toolbar to adjust general building properties such as color and sheeting type. Choose from 24 colors to customize the look of your metal structure.
Edit Walls and Roof: Click the “Edit” button on the model to specifically modify a wall or the roof.
Edit Single Bay: To change the properties of a single bay, first click the “Edit” button on a wall, then select the “Edit” button on the bay.
Adding Mezzanine Floors with the 3D Metal Building Designer
Mezzanine Switch: Activate the “Mezzanine” switch in the toolbar to include a mezzanine floor in your building design.
Set Height: Adjust the height of the mezzanine floor using the toolbar controls.
Prop Placement: Real-World Objects for Scale
Add New Prop: Click the prop icon in the toolbar to start adding a new prop for scale reference.
Place and Edit Props: To place a new prop, click anywhere within the 3D design space. Click on an existing prop to edit it.