Skia_D Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) So, I've "upgraded" to 2010, Architect without Renderworks, and whereas before I could get glazing in doors to be transparent via the "View / Parts" method, setting Interior and Exterior Panels to None class, phone tech support tells me I can no longer do this. All I'll get is a solid "panel" instead of pretend transparent glass. Is this right? If so, bummer for me! And a ridiculous thing to do on Nemetschek's part. Any workarounds? Kind of a pain to want to model a 4-panel sliding door to illustrate the outdoor views?kind of makes a room feel claustrophobic, y'know? Can the glazing be clipped out somehow? Edited April 16, 2010 by Skia_D Quote Link to comment
Skia_D Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Eureka! to myself. I just need to set the Int. & Ext. Panels to either Style Glazing 1, 2 or 3, and turn the class invisible when viewing models. (Now why didn't Tech Support suggest that?) Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I found that if you want a texture on the glass, you have to add side lights. render the door to check, then remove the side lights. i don't like using the standard door, but i do love using windoor. it's a lot easier to control line weights, textures and colors on the doors and windows. Quote Link to comment
Skia_D Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Jonathan, Just to clarify, is your response, re: the texture, assuming having Renderworks? Regarding windoor, yeah, I looked at that. Looks great, but alas I couldn't see justifying the extra expense for the small company that I am and the very rare occasion for needing something that standalone VW can't handle. Larger volume companies ought to be all over that software! Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 yes, I assumed you have renderworks, sorry if I am wrong Quote Link to comment
Skia_D Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 No worries. Just wanted to clarify for others who may come along with the same question/issue. Quote Link to comment
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