🖥️ Interface Layout

• Top Bar: Contains global controls like Units (cm/inches), Theme (Light/Dark), View modes (2D, 3D, or both), Organic toggle, and Save/Load buttons.
• Left Side Menu: Contains all design controls organized into collapsible sections.
• Main Area: Split view showing 2D canvas on the left and 3D viewport on the right.
• Bottom Palette: Color palette for selecting balloon colors.

📐 Design & Size Section

The primary controls for your design:

• Mode: Select your design type — Column, Arch, Demi-Arch, U-Arch, Rainbow Arch, Custom Path, LOL Column, etc.
• Layers: Set the number of balloon layers in your column or arch.
• Balloons per layer: Choose how many balloons are on each layer (4, 5, 6, etc.).
• Balloon size: Set the inflated size of balloons in cm or inches.
• Flat column/arch: Toggle to create flat (2D-style) designs instead of round ones.

🎨 Size Pattern Section

Control how balloon sizes vary throughout your design:

• Uniform: All balloons the same size.
• Alternate (A/B): Alternating between two sizes.
• Gradient: Smooth transition from Size A to Size B.
• Taper: Linear size change from bottom to top.
• Presets: Light Pole, Champagne, Bowling Pin, Ball Column shapes.
• Manual: Set each layer’s size individually.
• Top Balloon: Select topper type — large round, large round with bubble cover, spray of 260 balloons, foil star, exploding star, and more.

🖌️ Paint / Tools Section

Tools for coloring and customizing your design:

• Paint Tool: Click on balloons in 2D view to paint them with selected color.
• Color Pattern: Set automatic color patterns (Spiral, Stripes, Random, etc.).
• Center Support: Add a center pole, ribbon, or spiral support.

💡 Lighting Section

Fine-tune the 3D rendering appearance:

• Reference Image: Load a photo to use as background reference in 3D.
• Environment: Control the lighting environment preset and intensity.
• Shadows: Toggle wall and floor shadows.
• Camera Lens: Adjust the virtual camera focal length for different perspectives.
• Spotlights: Add directional spotlights for dramatic lighting effects.

🌿 Organic Mode

Toggle “Organic” in the top bar to create natural, random-looking arrangements. Everything is generated automatically based on your input — no manual drawing required.

• Min/Max Size: Set the range of balloon sizes for varied, natural look.
• Balloon Gap: Adjust spacing between balloons.
• 5″ Clusters: Automatically add small filler balloons for fullness.
• Garlands: Draw separate small garlands on your organic columns and arches.
• Exploding Stars: Add exploding star toppers to your organic designs.
• Custom Path: Edit the path shape by dragging control points in 2D view.

The balloon calculator provides accurate estimates of balloon consumption for organic designs.

🧱 Wall Design Patterns

Choose from 8 different wall grid patterns, each suited to different looks and balloon types:

Link Balloon Grid

Classic grid using link balloons with round fillers. The most versatile wall pattern.

Link Balloon X Pattern

X-shaped link balloon arrangement for high-impact walls with complex color designs.

Alternate Size Pack

Alternating large and small round balloons packed for a lush, full look. Also available rotated 90°.

Duplet Square Pack

Pairs of round balloons in a square grid — great for precise graphical designs. Also available rotated 90°.

Plus Link Wall

Link-O-Loon balloons in plus formation with large round balloon fillers. Design by Colin Myles.

Foilballoon Wall

Starpoint, square, or round foil balloons in a decorative wall pattern.

• Link Balloon Grid: Classic grid using link balloons with round fillers.
• Link Balloon X Pattern: X-shaped link arrangement for complex color patterns.
• Alternate Size Pack: Alternating large and small round balloons, horizontal or vertical (90°).
• Duplet Square Pack: Pairs of round balloons in square grid, horizontal or vertical (90°).
• Plus Link Wall: Link-O-Loon balloons in plus formation with large round fillers.
• Foilballoon Wall: Starpoint, 18″ foil square, Grabo 24″ square, or Grabo 36″/18″ round foil balloons.

🧱 Wall Design Features

• Size Control: Set balloon sizes and spacing for precise wall dimensions.
• Color Patterns: Apply automatic color schemes or paint balloons individually.
• 3D Preview: See your wall design in realistic 3D perspective.
• Double Layer: Create multi-layered walls (Grid & X Pattern) for extra depth, more stable structure, and support-free sculptures.
• Open Structure: Toggle open framework view (X Pattern & Plus Link) to visualize the structural skeleton.
• Tunnel Mode: Transform any Grid, X Pattern, or Foilballoon Wall into a 3D balloon tunnel arch. Adjust the number of straight wall rows and switch to Tunnel View to see the front-on perspective.