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    walls in elevation

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Sometimes an exterior wall is made of more then one type. So we make it from different wall styles and it's actually 2 or more walls in a row. In plan view it's OK, however in elevation or section it looks like segmented wall. It should look as a straight clean facade, but it's not.

    Do you have any solution for this? (beside of adding another cover wall.....)

    Texture mapping

    in Rendering

    Posted

    I would add to that:

    Faster render time !!

    sometimes it takes ages for one model, while the same model in artlantis takes minutes.

    As i mentioned - for us, veteran users, we already know the tricks to make it faster or use batch render over night...... But try convincing migrating users that have other alternatives that make better results.

    It seems that for now, the only real reason to use renderworks is for BIM. But if you don't use BIM then why.....??

    Texture mapping

    in Rendering

    Posted

    Hi Peter,

    Thanks for your reply.

    Today I taught an Exhibition-studio designers who work on VW and render with Artlantis. I tried to convince them how time consuming it is to work in one program and not two. How easy and intuitive it is to make renders out of a model. It almost worked. the convincing. until i got to the texture mapping tool. It was so frustrating !!!! There is no way to convince someone to work that way !!!!!!

    You and I and other "old" users can adjust, although it's a pain i must say. It is inconvenient and unintuitive. But try convincing new users who has the comfortable alternative.

    You can add me to your petition !!! It should be a loud cry out.

    symbols in elevation or section

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Thanks Peter.

    One of the issues here is that when i teach VP i have this enthusiasm of how great and time saving it is. But then i get to section VP and it's like back-fire. I must admit it's frustrating.

    How do you convince users that it still worth the effort?

    And maybe one more question: what is your method of working with details, such as carpentry? for example - i design a table, put it in the model. then need details in VP - plan, elevations, sections. Do you use a reference VP? different file?

    Texture mapping

    in Rendering

    Posted

    In previous versions we had the mapping preview option that allowed adjusting the texture on any object, with small preview of the selected object.

    Now i'm confused. The attribute mapping tool works only on walls or planar mapping (and requires change of apllying method) All other objects became un-easy to work with. And it also requires a rendering. And not all textures render well in open GL.

    Am i missing something here?

    window accross two layers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    What if you inserted the same window in both walls, adjusting it's elevation appropriately in each?

    Other than duplicate records, what would be the problem with this?

    It does not render well when you have double elements. It's possible to create another class and name it "invisible"... or "duplicates" and send one window to that class. But then again, you need to remember un-hide this class in viewports.

    window accross two layers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Tami,

    A big AMEN to your sentiment, but sad to say it is too true of many PIO's.

    There is another, may I say elegant way to do this rather than messing around with the notch command.

    1. Draw a wall on Main Floor Layer & insert a Window PIO where required in Plan & at the correct Elevation; it will project above the top of the wall.

    2. Copy & Past in Place the Wall, Window & all on the 2nd Floor Layer.

    3. On the 2nd Floor Plan, check the OiP & correct the Window PiO's position in Elevation so it only extends to the top of the window coming up from the Mani Floor Plan below.

    4. Change the Window on the 2nd Floor PiO to a Cased Opening.

    The result should be similar to a notched opening on the second floor. For the plan to look correct I would add a 2-D window on the Annotation Layer of the 2nd Floor Plan. This could also be done in reverse.

    Jim,

    Thanks. This is one of the options we tried. The problem is that on elevation or 3D you see the connection point of the opening..... it does not look good.

    window accross two layers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    ... oh, have you tried Windoor from OzCad? I've not used their product but they seem to have a great product that solves many of the pet peeves with the window & door tools.

    Jim,

    OzCad does have great solutions.

    However, i expect a software that suppose to be a leading product - to solve this elementary issue.

    I see you are an old user. I am only since minicad 5... and layers were always the main drafting method. And i love it. But... NNA should solve this.

    window accross two layers

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Pat,

    The "notch" movie is pretty cool. Actually....i didn't know it's possible to reshape walls that way. so thanks !!!

    On version 2010 we can use the create wall recess option, and then it's easier to move the hole along the window.

    Either way, we still have the issue of the window that needs to be drawn on both floors. It's possible to insert another window in viewport annotation, but it's a hassle. It's not a solution.

    It seems like great VW "forgot" something....

    course syllabus

    in Wishlist - Feature and Content Requests

    Posted

    For the first time here in Israel we are about to open a professional training course for architecture students.

    Up to now i used to teach individuals or small groups.

    Is there a syllabus or guidelines for this kind of course?

    From your experience: how many hours/lessons require for students course? 1 semester is enough?

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