This is a step by step guide shows how to install Sweet Home 3D, the free interior design software, in Ubuntu and other Linux.
Sweet Home 3D is a popular free open-source software to create & edit your home plan and furniture layout in 2D and 3D. It’s available in Ubuntu system repositories, but old!
To install the latest version of the software, you can choose:
either download official Linux tarball, and manually create app shortcut icon.
or install the Flatpak package, which runs in sandbox environment.
Free interior design software SweetHome3D 6.5 was released a few day ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10, Linux Mint 19.x, and 20.x.
According to the release note, SweetHome3D 6.5 features:
Azul OpenJDK 11.0.10 bundle for 64-bit Windows to get better HiDPI support.
Azul OpenJDK 15.0.2 bundle for Mac OS X ≥ 10.9, which supports notarization and the Apple new M1 processor.
JOGL library updated to 2.4 RC 20210111
Display Java runtime and Java 3D version in About dialog.
New options in Furniture and Textures Library Editors
Add a new example to the gallery, shows a house with pillars built on a small hill along a lake.
How to Install Sweet Home 3D 6.5 in Ubuntu:
First the software offers Linux portable as well as jar package in sourceforge page.
Sweet Home 3D is also available to install and keep updated via Flathub repository.
1. Setup Flatpak framework in Ubuntu:
First open terminal from system application launcher. When it opens, run command to install flatpak:
sudo apt install flatpak
Then add the flathub repository by running command:
