Introduction

Welcome to the VenueCad documentation. Learn how to create stunning floor plans in minutes.

Why use VenueCad?

Unlike traditional CAD software, VenueCad is built specifically for events. We prioritize speed and visual fidelity.

  • Instant 3D: Draw in 2D, view in 3D instantly.
  • Smart Texturing: We use a "Shadow Masking" technique to blend real photography with clean textures.
  • Hybrid Loading: Optimizes assets for fast web performance.

Getting Started

If you are new here, we recommend following our setup guide:

  1. Installation & Setup
  2. Understanding Layers
  3. Adding your first Object

A Note on Performance

We use a specific Hybrid Loading Strategy to ensure your venues load quickly on any device.

Note: If you are experiencing slow load times, check your texture settings in the Preferences menu.

Example 1 Fullscreen background

Here is an example using the beige coloured background fullscreen image at 90% scale

Layer Manager Screenshot

Example 2 Fullscreen background zoomed in

Here is an example using the beige coloured background fullscreen image at 140% scale

Layer Manager Screenshot

Example 2.5 Fullscreen background grey zoomed in

Here is an example using the grey coloured background fullscreen image at 140% scale

Layer Manager Screenshot

Example 3 Fullscreen no background

Here is an example with no background.

Layer Manager Screenshot

Example Animated clip

GIF type clip looped. Hosted in Mux.