Remy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hey guys, Is it possible to get a blue sky in vectorworks (like standaard) or do i just have to make my own? Quote Link to comment
gmm18 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes you have to make one. But it is simple. You can use Renderworks Backgrounds. 1. Create new Renderworks Background in your file (if you don't already have one). 2. If you want a simple blue sky-> Background -> Two Color. Default gives you blue top, white bottom. You can edit these as you like. 3. Edit your desired Design Layer and set the RW Background you just made. Render away. You can also choose to just use the RW Background on a viewport, rather than on your design layers, but then you just won't see the Sky when you are working/ doing walkthroughs on the model. Quote Link to comment
Remy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Oke thank you, but where can i find this option? i can't find it anywhere. Quote Link to comment
Tobias Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 In the resource browser find the line "resources" click on the small arrow (drop down menu) select renderworks backround.... That opens the dialog Quote Link to comment
Remy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I guess i don't have that option.. i use the Vectorworks 12.5 student edition : Bummer, Thanks a lot anyway Quote Link to comment
Tobias Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Here are 2 RW made. Never saw this option until I read this thread. Can you set environment lighting using HDRI's with the student edition? I've gotten some good results with that. Quote Link to comment
Remy Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hey, yes i can set this option. I can set the HDRI lighting to sunrise. This is the only option, but it say's that it doesn't contains HDRI information, when i try out use it. P.s. I can't open this .vwx version of backgrounds you posted, i use a 12.5 student edition. Is there a way to import this or something ells? Thanks for helping out. Quote Link to comment
Tobias Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Sure. These aren't anything special, just what RW kicks out. I included 1 HDRI. There are a bunch of places on the web to get free ones. Be warned that render times will increase if you use an HDRI as environmental lighting. Here is one source: http://smashmethod.deviantart.com/art/High-Res-HDRI-Map-Pack-1-9597501 Quote Link to comment
gmm18 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Remy, If you are a student or faculty member, then you can get VW 2008 for FREE! Yes FREE. It does put an "VW Educational Version" watermark on your prints, but other than that it is a fully functional version of VW 2008 Designer. I suggest you make the move, it is a world of difference from VW12.5 To get it, just go to: http://www.nemetschek.net/student/software_application.php You just need a bit of info about your department head and they will either mail you an installation DVD for free or you can download the very large installation folder right from the site linked above. Quote Link to comment
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