ericepv
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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?
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I recently downloaded the most recent version of Blender and would like to try rendering some of my Chief files. Does anyone know of a good tutorial that reviews the procedure of setting up the camera, lighting and other settings for creating a great render?
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In my experience, inadequate lighting is often to blame. Have you included additional light sources?
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limitless8 - This video was very helpful to me when I was starting to learn ray-tracing. Please re-post your renderings after you have applied what you learn in the video, I'm sure we would all like to see the results. Eric
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limitless8 - As someone who does a lot of Ray-Traces, I can tell you that one of the most important things in achieving a great image is lighting. Once you learn how to properly light a space and also understand the function of the various settings and how to manipulate them, you'll start getting very impressive results.This video from Chief's Knowledge Base https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/1909/ray-tracing-tips-and-techniques.html?playlist=103 is well worth watching. It is a great tutorial as it covers the most important steps to creating a great ray-trace image. Eric
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Yea, the bed really makes it, gives the room a very authentic look. Eric
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I don't remember where I originally got the icon, it's been in my library for awhile. It might be from here http://archive3d.net/?category=2
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Here's a RayTrace I recently completed in X8:
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What's your favorite source for high quality icons and material finishes?
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Is anyone familiar with a way to bring Revitt (.rvt) files into Chief?
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Graham - OK, got it now. I was looking in my X8 library and the catalog downloads. Many thanks for the tip. Eric
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Kitchen Adobe - Thanks for the file, that worked pretty nice! Where is this one hiding (still can't find 'Symbols & Content')?
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Kitchen Adobe - Symbols & Content???? Please expand on this.
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Thanks Perry, I downloaded the new metals library and that did the trick. Eric
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I'd like to get some opinions on the best settings to use when ray-tracing brushed stainless steel. I have been experimenting with predefined metal, shiny metal, general material, etc. but the brushed stainless often comes out almost black. Any thoughts on the best settings?
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Good idea, thanks Dennis.
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I did try the event planning bonus library. There is an arch but I would have to add the flowers which turns into a problem since the large number of flowers required makes the file very large and unmanageable.
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I have tried 3D Warehouse, TurboSquid, CAD Forum, Archive3D, 3D CAD Browser, Grab CAD and a few others. I also need a pole tent.
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I'm in need of an icon for a flower covered arch for a wedding project, can anyone help?
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Which model did you get?
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I'm considering getting a 3D Connexion wireless mouse for my system (if it is compatible with Chief). Does anyone have experience with this or a similar tool?
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Thanks for the tips. After much experimentation, I found that assigning a reflective material class with high reflection value works best.
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I am working on a project that has a large quantity of silver metallic drape. I have been experimenting with different material typed and properties to get the most realistic reflective metallic look but so far I have not found a really good option. I tried using metallic or reflective material typed but I get alot of speckling and would need to add a lot of extra lighting which really slows down the Ray-Trace. I have attached the material sample. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Seems like I really stuck a nerve with this post. While I agree that you do not need a full plan file to copy a project, having an unlocked file gives access to the "nut & bolts" of how everything went together that a simple PDF plan view does not always show. Perhaps I'm making too much of a fuss out of this. I guess the answer to my original question is that there is no way to lock a plan file but it makes little difference either way. Thanks all for your input.
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I have occasionally gotten requests from clients for a reader program so they can tour a plan on thier own. While I am famillar with the Chief Reader download that is available, it would require me to provide a full copy of my Plan File which as a general rule I never do. I know that one cannot print, edit or save with this reader but the possibility remains that my file could end up in the hands of another Chief user (a competitor?) which is why I nver give out my Plan File. I asked Chief tech support if it is possible to create a read oniy version of the file and I was told that while this once was the case, that option is no longer available. Does anyone know of a workaround to this problem? (I am currently on X7)
