Why are images or textures blurred or pixelated?
Select images with a suitable size (for example 2048×2048 pixels).
If you use high-resolution images as textures, set the Texture Quality to Extra High.
Questions & Answers
What is the Insert Unit and how do I use it?
The Insert Unit indicates the unit of measure in which objects should be inserted. You can change this by clicking on the Application Menu, choosing Document Properties and switching to the Settings tab. Changes pertain to the current plan.
The correct Insert Unit is important if you are editing plans from other CAD programs.
What is the difference between Scaling Unit, Length Unit and Insert Unit?
The Standard Scaling Unit – also known as the Scaling Unit – is necessary when you want to insert objects of an unknown scale. The Length Unit describes the standard when inputting the measure of length. The Insert Unit has an effect when you want to use plans created in another CAD program. Click on the respective unit for more detailed information.
Why can’t I access my manufacturer’s catalogs?
It is likely that you installed the free version of pCon.planner. To check, look at the top (on the title bar) of the program window. There you can read whether the currently-installed edition is pCon.planner (the free version) or pCon.planner PRO (the professional edition). Please bear in mind that a data connection in the free version of pCon.planner is not possible.
Why don’t I see my desired image after rendering?
You generate an Image or a Video. The media output dialog opens and you do not see your desired image. Instead, you see a single-colored area or a completely different picture.
When needed, pCon.planner provides the opportunity to add a company logo or other graphics to your images and videos. In the described situation, it is possible the function Show Logo is enabled. If the Size of the logo is still set at 100% (or bigger) and Transparent is disabled, the logo will be placed on top of your image.
How do I change my unit of measure?
Measurements in pCon.planner are automatically based on the current Insert Unit. If you would like to view the dimensions in a different unit – without changing the Insert Unit – proceed as follows: Switch to the Edit tab on the Ribbon. Open the Dimension Styles dialog. Adjust the Unit for your current dimension style (available in both the free and PRO versions of pCon.planner).
What is the Length Unit and where can I change it?
Under Length Unit, you can set the standardized unit in which you enter values in pCon.planner.
This can be changed through the Application Menu. Click on Settings and switch to the Edit tab.
How do I correctly insert objects of unknown scale into pCon.planner?
The Standard Scaling Unit or Scaling Unit is relevant for objects with unknown scaling that have been inserted into pCon.planner. This can be set through the Application Menu. Click on Settings and switch to the Load tab.
If the option Always use this standard scaling unit is activated, the selected unit will be applied to the dimensions for 3D elements of unknown scale.
What is the difference between Program Settings and Document Properties?
The Settings for the program will remain persistent. They will be retained even after closing out of and reopening pCon.planner. They also have an effect when you create a new plan or open an existing one.
The Document Properties refer to the currently loaded plan. They are saved together with the plan and are then available the next time it is opened. You can also set different Document Properties for other plans simultaneously.
The walls in my plan are no longer connected. How do I fix this?
During the planning process, you may accidently break the connection between two walls. When this happens, you will recognize that the corners are no longer aligned, but form a gap instead. Often times, you will continue to work on the plan before you realize that the walls are no longer connected. Because of this, the Undo button will not usually solve the problem.