ericepv
-
Posts
1114 -
Joined
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Everything posted by ericepv
-
I am having trouble with importing a DWG topo map. I watched Chief's video 1056 (Import a Surveyor DWG file for a Site Plan or Terrain Perimeter) and I followed the instructions for joining all of the perimeter polylines but I still cannot get the entire set to highlight so that I can convert it to a Terrain Perimeter as shown. I have also tried creating my own Perimeter by tracing over the lines in the imported DWG and then placing the imported elevation lines on top of it - no go. I noticed that when I imported the DWG, I got (2) sets, a large one with no elevation lines and a much smaller set (off to the lower left) which does have the elevation lines. The layers of most relevance are: - 4 (elevation lines) - 8 (elevation labels) - 17 (Perimeter) Can anyone can figure out what I'm missing? Eric 4000 WOKING-Topo.dwg
-
I'm working on a bath project right now that includes a frosted glass toilet partition. I too created a new material from an image I found on google and am having trouble getting the right look in a ray-trace. What material properties did you use? Eric
-
Electomen - I checked out your site, the 360's look great! Yes, this is defiantly better than using the outside site, I'm going to be adding this to my re-designed site which is in progress right now. Eric
-
Kirk: I found your earlier post and gave it a try. Worked great, thanks! Eric
-
There are quite a few different libraries out there that you can download from, just search for "3D CAD icons" and you'll find a bunch. Start with this link: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/60-excellent-free-3d-model-websites/ Eric
-
I've noticed that the 360 panoramic views are only available in ray-trace mode. I think this would be a great feature to offer to my customers in the other modes (vector, technical drawing, line drawing, etc.) without having to take all the time necessary to do a proper ray-trace. Anyone else think this is a good idea? Eric
-
Graham: I should clarify that the rendering was all done in Chief (no post work) but the buildings and cars and people are all models I plucked from my library (the building models were modified in SketchUp). Eric
-
Here's a project I just finished, everything done in X8 & X9.
-
I just got this reply fro CA Tech Support on how to share individual 360 images: "If you "Make Public" the view, you will see the link to "Share" which provides a Direct Link that you can provide to folks to view the Panorama." I tried it with a sample image and it works like a charm. Eric
-
Dennis: Once you have exported the 360 image to the cloud (File/Export 360 Panoramic to cloud) log into your Chief Arch. acct. and you will see a list of available services at the bottom of the screen. Click on "Manage your 360* Panoramas and you'll see it there, just click on "View". What I have yet to learn is how to limit viewing privileges to only those you want to share it with. Anyone want to chime in on this? Eric
- 77 replies
-
- 2
-
-
-
- 360 spherical rendering
- google cardboaerd glasses
- (and 3 more)
-
OK, got it. Thanks Richard.
-
What I what to know is what are the CA 360 viewer and Google cardboard glasses and how do I get them?
-
The video which descries new rendering features for X9 makes reference to the new 360 spherical rendering which can be viewed with "a new Chief Architect 360 viewer". Also mentioned are Google cardboard glasses which can be used to view the images. Does anyone have any more details on how to obtain the CA 360 viewer or the Google cardboard glasses? Eric
-
Nice work Kahuna!
-
Here's my latest bathroom project...
-
Without seeing your settings I can only offer advice based on my past experience. Be sure to have plenty of added light (and keep ambient light to a minimum), I would add a light source that is set as a Point Light.. Also, use Photon Mapping & Caustics for the best quality of image. Eric
-
OK, I've watched the videos and re-read the instructions but what I just don't get is where the values come from and where to apply them and why. Once I understand that part, the rest will make sense. Thanks to everyone for trying to explain this but I guess I'm just too thick to figure it out unless I can have it shown to me directly.
-
Gene: I have seen these videos on Chief's website. Perhaps one on one consult would be best as the video is quite vague. Eric
-
Still not sure how you did *** but that's exactly what I need. Many thanks to you! Eric
-
OK, I'm still not getting it (my brain must be on vacation). What I ultimately want to end up with is a pendant that is 10" in diameter and 30" above the countertop. Even when I resize the object first, it ends up being elongated when I follow the steps you outlined.
-
I entered the values exactly as shown but I still do not get the result you show. The stem lengthens as needed but the fixture is also elongated (as shown in my original image).
-
The plan is attached. JBS-Kitchen pendant.zip
-
How do I show that in the dialog box?
-
Joe: I just tried what you suggested, this is what I got: I also tried +9" and got this: Eric
-
I am trying to lower a pendant so that it is 30" above the counter. I know that this can be done by adjusting the stretch zone but after watching the video, reading the help section & going through various Chief Talk posts, I still cannot figure out how the values are calculated. Can anyone give me a simple explanation of how to do this?
