One tool.
Many features.
From storage management and exhibition planning to the export of virtual tours: cura3D brings central functions together in one consistent workflow. Explore the features at a glance — concisely explained and complemented with videos. We would be happy to show you the full scope of functionality in a personal demo.
Features included in:
Your spaces in highest resolution
Whether LiDAR scan, drone flight, photogrammetry, floor plan or existing image material: we use a wide range of source data to create precise digital twins for working in cura3D. Existing information becomes a reliable virtual space for planning, visualization and communication.
Digital twins based on:
- LiDAR and laser scans
- Drone imagery / Structure from Motion
- Floor plans and elevations
- Photogrammetry
- Photographs and existing image material
API integration with Collection Management Systems
Goodbye, long searches — import objects and metadata quickly and reliably from existing collection databases, regardless of which collection management system you use. Whether individual exhibits or complete exhibitions: the API connection eliminates manual data maintenance, and your exhibits are available directly in cura3D at true scale.
Supported databases:
- easyDB/fylr
- zetcom museum plus
- GallerySystems TMS
- Axiell / EMu
- IMDAS
- Canto Cumulus
- CollectiveAccess
- CollectionSpace
- and more
List import (XLSX, CSV, XML)
Import work lists, start projects faster — import work lists from XLSX, CSV or XML files and transfer relevant metadata with just a few clicks. Existing lists quickly become the structured foundation for your projects.
- Import of work lists
- Transfer of metadata
- Faster project start
Import 2D/3D/Video
Planning in every dimension — import images, documents, 3D models and videos directly into your project and visualize your exhibition realistically. cura3D supports common formats such as JPG, PNG, TIF, PDF, FBX, GLTF, GLB and MP4 for flexible planning with diverse media.
- 2D, 3D and video import
- Support for common formats
- Realistic exhibition planning and project visualization
Views
Switch to the perspective you need at any time without losing context. Exhibits, graphics and texts can be placed in all three views.
- Floor plan view for overview
- Dollhouse view for spatial understanding
- 3D interaction view for walk-through planning
Drag & Drop
Placing exhibits: drag, drop, done — place imported objects in the room using drag and drop. Content can be moved, aligned and rearranged intuitively, quickly, directly and without technical barriers.
- Intuitive placement
- Free arrangement in space
- Easy operation
Temporary Architecture / Plinths
Test spatial concepts flexibly — add temporary walls, plinths and other temporary architectural elements to your exhibition spaces. This allows different spatial concepts to be planned, compared and evaluated virtually.
- Flexible spatial concepts
- Temporary walls, plinths and platforms
- Precisely editable
- Colorable
Coloring walls, plinths and display elements
Leave the white cube behind. Test color concepts directly in 3D space — for walls, plinths and temporary architecture. Make color decisions before the brush is even lifted.
Dynamic dimensioning & wall elevations
Keep every measurement in view — when placing and moving exhibits, distances, positions and wall dimensions are displayed automatically in real time. Individual walls or complete wall elevations can be exported as PDFs, including calculated wall area, hanging information, centerline height and metadata for the placed exhibits.
- Dynamic distance measurements
- Automatic wall area calculation
- PDF wall elevation export
Text Editor / Labels
Design texts and labels directly in space — create wall texts and labels directly in the system or upload labels as JPG, PNG or PDF. Check immediately how they work in the room before they are produced.
- WYSIWYG text editor
- Import labels as image files or PDF
- True-to-scale preview
Frame and passepartout manager
Test the right frame directly — check works in different frame and passepartout variants directly within the planning. Adjust width, height, depth and color individually or use an extensive frame library.
- Extensive frame library
- Custom dimensions and colors
- Realistic representation of works
Custom frame libraries
Many institutions work with fixed frame formats or recurring standards, such as HALBE frames. In cura3D, these formats can be stored with exact dimensions and saved as your own frame library.
- Extensive frame library
- Custom dimensions and colors
- Realistic representation of works
Showcase planning
Plan showcases in virtual space and check early how objects, distances, heights and sightlines interact. This allows presentations to be prepared precisely, variants to be compared and installation decisions to be made with confidence.
Creating your own rooms
Create your own virtual rooms in cura3D based on existing floor plans. A two-dimensional template becomes a walk-through planning space for works, showcases, plinths and exhibition concepts.
- Create your own rooms based on floor plans or hand drawings
- Fast and easy
- Choice of different floor materials
- Angle snapping
- Adjustable room heights
Filtering and sorting
Find faster, structure better — search, filter and sort unplaced exhibits by media type or metadata, alphabetically from A-Z or Z-A. This keeps even extensive projects clear.
- Filter by media type
- Sort by metadata A-Z / Z-A
- Faster access to exhibits
Exhibit list export and reports
Two clicks, a clear handover — export work lists and relevant project data as XLSX or PDF. Dimensions, metadata and images of all exhibits in your project are clearly compiled.
- Export as XLSX and PDF
- Dimensions, metadata and images of all exhibits
- Documentation for art handling
Rights management
Organize access clearly — manage editing rights within a project and define which users may work in which areas. Each person can contribute in their own field while unwanted changes in other areas are avoided.
- Editing rights by responsibility
- Controlled collaboration
- Protection against unwanted changes
Object filters and list view
Find faster, plan better — filter and sort exhibits by metadata or media type, as well as alphabetically. The list view supports structured project work and keeps even extensive exhibitions clear.
- Filter by metadata and media types
- Sort A-Z / Z-A
- Clear project lists
Storage planning and storage optimization
Order in storage. No compromises. The storage module maps your collections digitally and spatially, organizes objects by position, metadata and available space, and supports optimal use of space. You can see at a glance what is located where, use existing capacity more efficiently and stay in control even as collections grow.
- Digital twin of your storage
- Spatial collection organization
- Optimized placement of new objects / returning loans
- Quick location overview
- Efficient use of available space
Export virtual tours
Spaces that remain experienceable — export digital exhibition spaces as interactive tours and share them online with visitors, colleagues, lenders and partners. Exhibit information is taken from stored metadata and can be supplemented with images, text, audio or video.
- Online publication
- Interactive navigation
- Metadata and media content