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IdeasPlanner

3D Software Development

Project Overview

IdeasPlanner is a comprehensive web-based cabin planning and configuration platform developed by Saarty to transform how customers design, customize, and order log cabins online.

The platform enables users to design a cabin directly in the browser, configure structural elements, visualize the building in real time, and receive automatic cost calculations based on selected components and materials.

IdeasPlanner was developed to bridge the gap between customer imagination, architectural planning, and manufacturing execution, allowing companies to deliver highly customized cabin solutions while maintaining full control over production requirements and pricing.

By combining interactive design tools, automated pricing systems, and order management workflows, the platform simplifies the entire cabin planning process—from concept to production.

Interactive Cabin Design System

The core functionality of IdeasPlanner is its browser-based cabin design environment, allowing users to create fully customized cabin layouts using an intuitive interface.

Users can begin with an empty design space and construct the building by defining structural components such as:

  • Exterior and interior walls
  • Door placements
  • Window placements
  • Roof structures
  • Floor layouts
  • Structural dimensions

The planner allows users to adjust building dimensions, wall thickness, roof pitch, and structural parameters while the system dynamically updates the design in real time.

A key feature of the platform is the seamless transition between 2D planning mode and 3D visualization mode, allowing users to view their design from multiple perspectives and explore the cabin structure interactively.

The real-time 3D environment enables users to:

  • Rotate and explore the building from all angles
  • Inspect structural components
  • Walk through the cabin interior
  • Evaluate layout proportions before finalizing the design

This functionality significantly improves customer confidence by allowing them to visualize their project before construction begins.

Parametric Building Configuration

IdeasPlanner uses a parametric configuration system, meaning that each structural element of the cabin is defined through adjustable parameters rather than fixed models.

For example, walls are defined by attributes such as:

  • Length
  • Height
  • Thickness
  • Material type
  • Window and door placements

Instead of storing static 3D models, the system dynamically generates the geometry based on these parameters. This allows the platform to support thousands of design variations without requiring separate models for each configuration.

The parametric approach ensures that all structures remain technically feasible, as the system enforces architectural constraints and prevents invalid configurations.

Examples include:

  • Preventing windows from overlapping doors
  • Ensuring structural wall integrity
  • Restricting roof geometry to valid pitch ranges
  • Preventing component placements outside wall boundaries

This intelligent design logic ensures that every generated configuration is structurally realistic and manufacturable.

Real-Time Pricing Engine

One of the most powerful components of IdeasPlanner is its dynamic pricing engine, which calculates project costs automatically as users modify their designs.

Each structural component contributes to the total project cost. As the user adjusts the design, the system recalculates the price instantly.

The pricing system evaluates factors such as:

  • Total wall surface area
  • Wood volume required for log construction
  • Number and type of windows and doors
  • Roof area and materials
  • Flooring specifications
  • Additional structural elements
  • Optional upgrades or accessories

The system generates a Bill of Materials (BOM) for every design configuration and calculates the total cost based on predefined material prices and manufacturing parameters.

This real-time cost estimation allows customers to optimize their design within budget constraints, while businesses benefit from automated quotation generation without manual calculations.

Project Submission and Order Management

Once a design is finalized, customers can submit their project through the platform for review and processing.

The system stores the full design configuration, including structural parameters, selected materials, and pricing details.

Administrators can then access the project through a management dashboard where they can:

  • Review submitted cabin designs
  • Verify pricing and configuration data
  • Approve or modify project specifications
  • Assign production to a manufacturer
  • Track order status through production stages

The platform supports structured workflow management to ensure that every project moves efficiently from design approval to manufacturing and delivery.

Manufacturing Workflow Integration

IdeasPlanner integrates the design process with internal manufacturing operations by automatically converting the cabin design into structured production data.

When a project is approved, the system generates:

  • Material requirement lists
  • Structural component breakdowns
  • Log quantities and dimensions
  • Assembly specifications

These outputs can be used by manufacturing teams to plan production and prepare materials.

The workflow system allows project managers to track each order through multiple stages, such as:

  • Design approval
  • Material preparation
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality inspection
  • Shipment preparation
  • Delivery scheduling

This integration significantly improves operational efficiency by reducing manual planning work and ensuring that production teams receive accurate and complete design specifications.

Technical Architecture

IdeasPlanner was developed using a modern web application architecture designed for scalability, performance, and real-time interaction.

Frontend Application

The frontend interface is responsible for the user experience and includes:

  • Interactive design tools
  • Real-time geometry generation
  • 2D and 3D visualization environments
  • Dynamic user interface controls
  • Instant price updates

The platform uses advanced browser technologies to enable high-performance rendering and smooth user interaction.

Backend Infrastructure

The backend system manages the platform’s core functionality, including:

  • Project storage and management
  • Pricing calculations
  • Bill of Materials generation
  • Order processing
  • User authentication and authorization
  • API communication with the frontend application

The backend architecture is designed to support complex design configurations and high-volume project data.

Data Management

IdeasPlanner stores structured design information in a centralized database that includes:

  • User accounts
  • Cabin design configurations
  • Material libraries
  • Pricing rules
  • Project submissions
  • Order tracking data

This structured data model allows the platform to efficiently process large numbers of configurations while maintaining consistency and accuracy.

Key Features

IdeasPlanner delivers a complete digital solution for cabin planning and production management.

Core capabilities include:

  • Interactive 2D cabin layout editor
  • Real-time 3D structural visualization
  • Parametric building configuration system
  • Dynamic door and window placement
  • Automatic Bill of Materials generation
  • Real-time price calculation
  • Project submission and order management
  • Manufacturing workflow integration
  • Centralized project database and administration tools

Business Value

IdeasPlanner modernizes the traditional cabin sales and planning process by replacing manual design consultations and quotation processes with a fully digital planning experience.

Customers can independently explore design possibilities, visualize their project, and receive instant pricing without waiting for manual estimates.

For manufacturers and cabin providers, the platform reduces operational overhead by automating design validation, pricing calculations, and production planning.

This results in:

  • Faster customer decision-making
  • Improved sales conversion rates
  • Reduced manual engineering workload
  • More accurate manufacturing planning
  • Streamlined order management
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