LESSON 6 - HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT TEMPLATE

vanspace 3D provides 3 ways to create your personal template and many features for additional modification. Read through this guide to ensure that you make the right choice the first time.

START HERE 👉 WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO CREATE A TEMPLATE?

1. CUSTOM TEMPLATE
2. PRE-MADE TEMPLATE
3. ADJUSTING A PRE-MADE TEMPLATE

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT TEMPLATE OPTION

A: AVAILABLE PRE-MADE TEMPLATES
B: MAKE AND MODEL IS AVAILABLE - INCORRECT DIMENSIONS
C: TRADITIONAL CARGO VAN OR BUS BUT TEMPLATE NOT AVAILABLE
D: THERE IS NO SUITABLE PRE-MADE TEMPLATE AVAILABLE

READY TO START DESIGNING?

1. LAUNCH THE SOFTWARE
2. SELECT YOUR TEMPLATE

MODIFYING YOUR TEMPLATE

WHAT ELSE CAN I CREATE?

WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS TO CREATE A TEMPLATE?

1. CUSTOM TEMPLATE

Enter cargo area dimensions
Create slopes and curves
Front cab and chassis options
Easy modifications
Allows for more personalised detailing

2. PRE-MADE TEMPLATE

Choose from 200+ ready-made templates
Most popular requested models added
Ready-made

3. ADJUSTING A PRE-MADE

Adjust length, height and width if required
Great for differences in the year of manufacture
Unavailable extended model? Easy adjustments

HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT TEMPLATE OPTION

A: AVAILABLE PRE-MADE TEMPLATES

1. For traditional cargo vans and buses, review our full list of templates here Pre-made Templates and Dimensions V3. You can also view the software template codes, the dimensions of each template, and their universal name relating to H- Height, and L-Length.

2. If your make and model is listed, review the dimensions to locate the correct template

3. Note the listed software name for your chosen template

B: MAKE AND MODEL IS AVAILABLE - INCORRECT DIMENSIONS

This will be due to a difference in year of manufacture that the template dimensions are based on

1. Review the dimensions of all templates available for your make and model Pre-made Templates and Dimensions V3

2. Note the listed software name of the template with the height or length closest to your own vehicle

3. Once selected in the software, adjust the height or length to match your vehicle Change the Dimensions of a Pre-Made Template in V3

C: TRADITIONAL CARGO VAN OR BUS BUT TEMPLATE NOT AVAILABLE

Many crossovers exist between manufacturers, chassis and frames, so a pre-made template may still be suitable.

1. Compare all template cargo area dimensions with your vehicle's own measurements, review our recommended models for each template Pre-made Templates and Dimensions V3

2. Remember, adjustments can be made to the template if the dimensions are not quite correct. Note the software name if one is suitable Change the Dimensions of a Pre-Made Template in V3

D: THERE IS NO SUITABLE PRE-MADE TEMPLATE AVAILABLE

If a pre-made template is not available, a custom template can be created by inputting cargo area dimensions and customising with wall/roof shapes and the available front cab and chassis options.

Whilst pre-made templates are ready-made, custom templates allow more freedom to customise, build and modify a template. Creating a Custom Template

Great for

High roofs
Extended models
Buses
Trailers
Double deckers
Unusual models and more
Detailed front cabs
Overhead cab creations

READY TO START DESIGNING

Once you have decided on the best way to create your personal template, you can load up the software and follow the steps below.

1. LAUNCH THE SOFTWARE

The software loads on the home page; select CREATE NEW VAN

2. SELECT YOUR TEMPLATE

Scroll through the templates or enter the software code if you are using a pre-made template OR select create new van in the top right for the custom template generator.

WATCH 👁 HOW TO SELECT A PRE-MADE TEMPLATE

MODIFYING YOUR TEMPLATE

Once you have selected your base template, you are able to modify it if needed.

WHAT ELSE CAN I CREATE?

Don't add a front cab or wheelbase to your custom template and generate a design space for trailers, tiny homes, mobile businesses and much more Can I only create Van and Bus Templates?

RELATED GUIDES

To view all guides relating to templates and modification, click HERE