Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Who benefits most from Pelicad visuals?

Accepted Answer

Visuals help investors, city councils, buyers, and project teams understand the design in context.

Question 2

Where do I log in?

Accepted Answer

Use the login at pelicad.web.app to access your projects.

Question 3

Can Pelicad speed up feasibility studies?

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Yes. Even early massing models can be placed in context quickly to communicate options to stakeholders.

Question 4

How many perspectives can I render?

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You can render as many perspectives as you like from any saved camera.

Question 5

Can Pelicad cut out existing buildings at the site?

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Yes. If needed, existing buildings can be cut out so your model fits into the context.

Question 6

How do I control the look with prompts or references?

Accepted Answer

Set camera views, then describe the desired mood with prompts or use reference images to steer the result.

Question 7

Can I place my model at a real address?

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Yes. Choose an address on the map, fine‑tune the position, and Pelicad generates a textured site model.

Question 8

Do I need a powerful computer or GPU?

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No. Pelicad is a cloud platform; a modern browser is sufficient.

Question 9

Can I access Pelicad from my planning software?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Even early massing models can be placed in context quickly to communicate options to stakeholders.

Question 10

Which file formats can I upload?

Accepted Answer

You can also access Pelicad directly from your planning software via Speckle so your data is live synced into the plattform.

Question 11

How do I automate the style and atmosphere setting in Pelicad?

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Set up camera views, then describe the desired atmosphere with prompts or reference images. You can start with defaults and refine as needed.

Question 12

How do I get started?

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Create an account, upload an IFC model (or connect from your planning software), set up materials, place the model at its address using the textured site model, and render your views.

Question 13

Am I able to make changes to the architectural design in Pelicad?

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No. Pelicad helps you visualize your design; it does not alter geometry. Use your authoring software for design edits, then re‑upload or update the model for visualization.

Question 14

Am I able to add 3D people, trees, cars, and other context?

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Currently this is limited. Pelicad focuses on your model placed in a textured site model. You can still achieve convincing realism by refining materials, camera views, and atmosphere.

Question 15

Am I able to change materials and textures in Pelicad?

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Yes. After upload, you can adjust materials in a simple 3D editor—per material family or by selecting specific geometries. No software switching needed.

Question 16

How does Pelicad ensure accuracy in its visual representations?

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Accuracy comes from using your actual 3D data as the source. Pelicad's AI is guided by this 3D representation to preserve your geometry and materials where needed.

Question 17

What level of customization does Pelicad offer for architectural visualization?

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You can assign materials to material families or specific geometries, define camera views, and refine the atmosphere. Because Pelicad can be guided by prompts and reference images, you can also create great images without heavy customization.

Question 18

Does Pelicad offer street‑planning features?

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Pelicad is focused on creating architectural visualizations. We currently have customers using Pelicad for image creation in participation and political processes, though Pelicad itself is not a street‑planning tool.

Question 19

What are the AI real‑estate solutions offered by Pelicad?

Accepted Answer

Pelicad helps communicate massing and design intent early by placing models in a site model within minutes—useful for feasibility studies, alignment with stakeholders, and marketing visuals.

Question 20

How does Pelicad compare to outsourcing to rendering or 3D visualization companies?

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Traditional services deliver great results but often involve long back‑and‑forth. Pelicad is a self‑service cloud workflow that lets you iterate instantly and produce convincing images in minutes.

Question 21

What is Pelicad and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Pelicad is a cloud platform that turns 3D data into site context aware visualizations within minutes. Upload an IFC file or connect from your planning software, set materials, place the model at a real address with a textured site model, and render by describing the atmosphere.

Question 22

How does Pelicad differ from other AI tools for architectural visualization?

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Other AI tools generate images without having real world context data available. Further, Pelicad renders directly from your 3D model so geometry and materials stay accurate while the AI handles style and atmosphere.

Question 23

What sets Pelicad apart from tools like Twinmotion, Lumion, Enscape, or V‑Ray?

Accepted Answer

Those are powerful local rendering applications. Pelicad runs in the cloud with workflow automation to inlcude the site model so teams without deep rendering expertise can quickly produce high‑quality context aware visuals.

Question 24

How much does Pelicad cost?

Accepted Answer

Please check pricing on our homepage or contact our team for current plans and offers.

Question 25

Can I try out Pelicad for free?

Accepted Answer

Please create an account to see the current pricing and available offers in your account settings.

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