3Dream DASHBOARD. Introduction to the. How to Contact Us. Client Manager. Projects and 3D Scenes. Help and Support. My Account Settings

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1 Introduction to the 3Dream DASHBOARD Projects and 3D Scenes Client Manager My Account Settings Help and Support How to Contact Us Use arrows to move through document

2 Your 3Dream Dashboard 1. Accessing your Account Signing up Logging in Forgot Password? Site Map 2. Dashboard Screen Tour Dashboard Tab Design Gallery Tab Products & Services Tab Support Tab Contact Us Tab 3. My Account Company Details Account Activity Manage Sub-Accounts Change Account Type Account Details Scene List Image Manager Use this icon to Return to this page 3. Project Manager Projects File Structure How 3Dream displays Projects Create a New Project 4. Create New Scenes From Project Manager Adding Scenes to an existing project 5. Client Manager Create a New Client Opening Existing Client file Adding a New Project Sorting Clients 6. Design Gallery What is the Design Gallery Viewing and opening a Gallery scene 7. Additional Help Documents Introduction to the 3Dream Planner Use this icon to Advance to next

3 Not registered with 3Dream yet? You will need to establish an account to use all of 3Dream s features. Go to and select and complete the Sign-Up now section.

4 Login to your 3Dream account If you have already have an account, you need to log in with your address and password.

5 Go to Forgot your Password? Select the Forgot Password and a password reset will be sent to the registered address

6 Sitemap The bottom section of both the public and logged-in portions have a Site Map with page links. You can quickly locate most sections within 3Dream.

7 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) DashBoard After login, this is the first page you will see. This area gives you access to all your Projects, Scenes and Client manager. You can get back to this page anytime by clicking on Dashboard menu option.

8 Design Gallery The Design Gallery contains links to pre-created 3D scenes that you could open and edit to your own requirements. When you save the edited scene, the new version will be saved under the active project.

9 Products & Services This area provides details on the main 3Dream account types (3Dream Basic and 3Dream Pro. If you are a product vendor, this section gives you benefits on using 3Dream on your website.

10 Support This section is where you go to find details or help using 3Dream, FAQ s, Contact Us, recommended system requirements and access to the 3Dream player download.

11 Contact Us Provides details or links to Company Details - About Us (ViewIT Technologies) Trade Events & Training -Where we ll be demonstrating or training Legal (EULA) -End-user license agreement Contact Us -Submission form for sending in any questions, comments or suggestions. We love to hear what you think

12 Logged-In Account Details Displays logged-in user s name and opens the My Account area (Note: Clicking My Account opens the same page)

13 Logout Logs out of your 3Dream account and returns to the 3Dream public page.

14 My Account This section enables you to personalize your 3Dream account.

15 Company Details (Administration) Selecting EDIT opens a screen that allows you to enter your company contact information and logo. You can also enter (or paste from another document) your specific Terms and Conditions. All these elements automatically appear on any 3Dream reports you create. You can also Suspend (stop access temporarily), or Cancel your account. Updating Credit Card details are also done in this section.

16 Account Activity This section displays a summary of your account type changes and invoicing amounts.

17 Manage Sub-Accounts A Sub-Account could be established where you may have employees that need their own access to 3Dream without sharing. Any subaccounts are established at a discounted monthly amount. You can add or manage any Sub-Accounts that are billed on the same credit card used to create your original account.

18 Account Details This section is where you can change your user login details (user name and password), and your own contact details, (name, address, tel.#, , etc.). Preferences: Here you can set Units (of Measurement) to metric, (default is feet/inches), and switch to Quality Level (which adds a light source for shading). Bio Information: Clicking the grey box opens the Image Manager, enabling you to upload your own head shot for your own BIO report. You can also enter (or paste) your biography details in the text section.

19 Scene List This section displays a summary of your 3Dream scenes

20 Image Manager This section displays all of your Snapshots, listed by the project they were created in.

21 Image Manager The Browse Snapshots section allows you to review and manage (View, Copy, Save or delete) all your Snapshots, listed by the project they were created in.

22 Image Manager The Browse Images section displays the images you have uploaded to your 3Dream account. (Note: only available to Pro accounts and higher). Uploaded images can be used in your 3Dream scenes as follows: Ex. #1 Uploading fabric images to apply to 3D items. Ex. #2 Use on customized reports such as Shopping Lists, Project Description, etc.

23 Image Manager The Add an Image section opens a file browser that lets you choose the image you want to upload. This works the same way as linking an attachment to an - you simply tell 3Dream (Choose) where the image is located on your computer. Note: Uploaded cannot exceed 500kb in size.

24 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Messaging Area This is where we post tutorial videos, or links to Help documents. Periodically we may also use this are to send individual messages (to you) or systemwide communications to the entire 3Dream community

25 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) 3Dream Projects File Structure 3Dream allows you to create and organize your work. How it works: i) You have Clients ex. The Jones ii) A Client can have one or more Projects ex. Beach House iii) Each Project can have one or more Scenes (the actual 2D or 3D space you create) Ex. Master Bedroom

26 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Projects Section This section is where you would go to start a new Project.

27 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Last-Accessed Project The last project you worked on will be displayed just below the Projects section.

28 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Next-to-last Project Accessed Older projects appear below in descending-date order.

29 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Project Details Opens up the Project Home area to manage this specific project. Here you can view, open and manage all scenes, snapshots and reports created within this project

30 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Last Scene Accessed This position (2 nd from left) will display the scene last worked on. Selecting this icon will launch the scene in a new window.

31 shown. (Dashboard on other account types may vary) Quick Launch New Scene This position (far left) will open the Create a New Scene window. From there you will be able to define a new scene under the project name identified directly above. See How to start a New Scene

32 Creating a NEW Project Step by Step instructions to open a New Project in 3Dream

33 Create a New Project Step 1. Open Project Manager -Click Project Manager icon

34 Create a New Project Step 2. -Click

35 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details -Enter a unique Project Name - ex. Jones Master Bedroom Tip: You can quickly move between fields by using your tab button

36 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details Description (optional) - Enter a description of the project. This will appear on any Project reports, and can be edited at any time. -Tip: Try copying/pasting any text.

37 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details Start Date (optional) - Select a project Start Date Note: Can be left to today s date (default) and can tabbed through the dates for convenience.

38 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details End Date (optional) - Select a project End Date Note: Default date are today s date. Can be tabbed to next field.)

39 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details Add a Client - Click to select an existing client, or to add a new client Note: You can leave the Client as No Client and link this new project to a client at any time in the future

40 Create a New Project Step 3. Project Details Project Address (optional) Click to select an existing client, or to add a new client Note: You can leave this field as No address for this project and link this new project to an address at a later time.

41 Create a New Project Step 4. Save & Create Scene Clicking this option saves the newly created project name, then allows you to move forward to create a new scene within this new project.

42 Create a New Project Step 4. Save (optional) Clicking this option saves ONLY the newly created project name. No scenes will be created but can be added at a later time fro either the Dashboard or Project Manager.

43 Creating a NEW Scene A scene is like a drawing, only in 3D. See the step-by-step instructions to create a New Scene in 3Dream

44 Create a New Scene (within existing project) Step 1. To open a new scene WITHIN an a recent project (one that is visible on the Dashboard (as shown) Select the Quick Launch button to open the Scene Creator.

45 Create a New Scene (within existing project) Step 1. To open a new scene WITHIN an a project NOT visible on the Dashboard (as shown) Select the Projects icon

46 Create a New Scene (within existing project) Step 2. Select the Project you would like to add a new Scene to. Note: You can sort the Projects by Date created, client name, or Project name by clicking the header (see circled).

47 Create a New Scene (within existing project) Step 3. Select the button

48 Step 2. Name your New Scene. Enter a scene name (unique for this project). Ex. Master Bedroom, Kitchen

49 Create a New Project Scene Description (optional) Enter a description for this scene. Ex. Room size, view type, current design challenge, client preferences

50 Step 3. Create a New Project Select Scene Starting Point Select how you would like to begin your design -Blank (Starting from scratch ) -Common room shape templates (Templates are pre-set scenes that you can open and edit to you own requirements)

51 Step 3. Select Scene Starting Point First select how you would like to begin your design either blank, to add your own walls, or a starting template, to resize walls after scene opens. Then click Create.

52 Click A new window will then open the 3Dream planner under this Project and scene name. When the Orange bar appears, click to open. Note: You can Edit will allow you to rename the scene, save the scene as a template, create add or change the description and move the scene to another project.

53 For help with the 3Dream Planner please see the document Introduction to the 3Dream Planner

54 Product Suggestion Form If you have an idea or desire to see certain items within the 3Dream catalog, this is the place. The link opens the Contact Us form.

55 Link to Client Manager This link opens your Client Manager. It allows you to add client details. It gives you access to the client s projects, report creator and all the snapshots in one place.

56 To add a new client

57 Click any heading to sort your client list. Click View to open client file, Edit to change or add details, or to permanently remove client file.

58 Click client name or View to open client file.

59 Click Edit to modify client details. To this button to open a New Project for this client.

60 Design Gallery The Design Gallery contains links to 3D scenes of various types that you could open and edit to your own requirements. When you save the modified scene, the new version will be saved under your active project. Click Filter Showrooms link to show categories.

61 Design Gallery You can sort through any room type or design style.

62 Design Gallery You can open and edit any scene to your own requirements.

63 Design Gallery You can launch and edit any scene to your own requirements. Note: When saved, it will be in your Default project ) View snapshot slideshow as well individual products featured in the scene.

64 News Archives This section displays any communications sent from ViewT (that s us ) to the 3Dream community. Most often these relate to how to use a new feature, highlighting awesome 3Dream users, and other help files and notifications.