LauraB Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I have just started using vectorworks in the past month and have come up against issue i cant seem to solve myself I wonder if any one can would be able to tell me how I can create my own texture? and also help me with importing image props I have an image that i would like to use, but when i go to create image prop it is greyed out so i cant select it. Also when i go to the resource browser and go to new resource i cannot seem to figure out what to do next? I did a four day course and my tutor did show but have forgotten how the hell you do this? Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Laura you can't use an image directly to create an image prop. You have to create a texture from the image and then use this texture to create the image prop, In the KnowledgeBase there is a link to this movie which goes through the process step by step: http://kbase.vectorworks.net/questions/459/Image+Props Quote Link to comment
Kevin McAllister Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Laura, What version of Vectorworks are you using? Do you have Renderworks installed? If the command is greyed out in the menu, it probably means that Renderworks is not installed. Mike, just to clarify, I believe you can only make an image prop from an image file (the file dialog opens when you choose the menu command), not from an existing resource like a texture. Kevin Edited August 30, 2010 by Kevin McAllister Quote Link to comment
mike m oz Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Kevin, you are correct. I have my wires crossed. Laura please ignore my comments and follow the procedure outlined in the Help and the movie. Quote Link to comment
LauraB Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thank you very much for your advice, i dont think i have renderworks installed. can you download renderworks or is it something i need to buy? I am using vectorworks 2010. thanks for your help Quote Link to comment
CipesDesign Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Laura, Renderworks is an Add-On product that allows Vectorworks users to render using lights and textures. And yes, there is additional cost involved. You should contact the sales team at NNA to find out how much it will cost to add it to what you already own. Quote Link to comment
LauraB Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 thanks for your advice, i will look into this Quote Link to comment
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