mattyt12
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You could use a layerset or use all off layer set with roofplane layer turned on> group select all planes> open dbx> change roof surface material. Would have to repeat for each floor but not really an onerous task, yes it would be nice just having the default update but I dont see it as a major workaround.
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damn, apparently it hasnt been fixed downloaded the update this morning.
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Anyone have issues with live images in layout shifting & changing the cropping when printing?
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I agree that this is the best method, just comes down to how far chief want to develop their raytracing engine. IMO this would just be a bonus and if you want such detailed raytraces without spending hours modelling there is plenty of dedicated render engines out there that do this well already The bump mapping in chief only really works well if used sparingly to generate a slightly rough surface rather than smooth
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All completed in chief and some post pro. in photoshop
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has anyone had a crack at the corner window, I cant seem to get it to work. Maybe its just because its friday afternoon
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Thanks Glenn good solution, I suppose I should spend some time on my master template to add hourly sun angles/layersets to suit.
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I know that you can set the sun angle defults for Latitude, Longitudinal & Timezone but can you set a default date and time as well?
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Dont even care what other features are in store, shadows in elevations is a massive improvement.
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Log onto http://accel.com.au and create an account. Its all the technical documentation, dwg, sketchup 3d profiles etc. of the australian Hardies range. Depends how detailed and accurate you want to go with the expressed joint cladding, if you want basic just create youre own material but if you want detailed you could use polyline solids. there has been a few topics on this forum in the past, this one is one that springs to mind. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/index.php?/topic/3084-contemporary-siding-look/ I usually just go with the basic custom materials, theres some examples here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6a7epsfqzprnw9d/AAA6be0l2oWSY_iju7gssT0Za?dl=0
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Not a problem, cant remember what model the bmw was, too long ago but the merc: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=uc0689cdb-11ee-4c6a-882d-e234b4d0a394 The calibz files and material settings are here though https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6a7epsfqzprnw9d/AAA6be0l2oWSY_iju7gssT0Za?dl=0
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Thanks Jintu, the tips you post help out a lot Jonathan, Theres an old thread below that I posted, basically used a rug generator in a sketchup plugin then imported into chief as a symbol (1m x 1m square) then copy and paste sparingly as required. The link in the post is gone but theres a new one below. http://www.chieftalk.com/showthread.php?36571-Time-to-Show-YOUR-GOODIES!!!!!!&p=466676#post466676 https://www.dropbox.com/s/icor07libjbw15y/Grass%203D.calibz?dl=0
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Just started messing around with photoshop to compliment chiefs render engine, less of a learning curve than learning a third party render, that stuff goes way over my head.
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Sorry johnny, step by step as follows; 1. turn off all layers in plan except primary and secondary contours; 2. Under the CAD tab, select CAD detail from view; 3. select all the lines, go back to plan, right click>paste>paste hold position 4. while still selected click convert polyline>sidewalk (centre line) 5. change path width, height & materials as desired At step two you could also close the polylines, copy back into plan, convert to slabs and assign the correct heights. This is quite time consuming however. render test4.bmp
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A fairly simple and effective way is to convert the site with the terrain contour lines layer turned on to a CAD detail, copy back in place back ontop of the terrain, convert polyline to a sidewalk centreline, set the width to 50mm or 2", apply a contrasting material
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Plans, Elevations and Spec - free download - Aust. Govt.
mattyt12 replied to facer_03's topic in Industry & Design Resources
I think it is more of a case study to educate the everyday punter in passive solar design. Not sure where they get that figure from though. It would be a cheap house on energy running costs but its an expensive build with polished concrete, reverse brick veneer, solar hot water, raked ceilings, high ceilings, the amount of glazing, the limited opportunity for bracing on northern wall requiring structural steel. -
Hi Ross I didnt get the same result?
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Hi Bill out of curiosity any particular reason not to use the true values for the elevation lines and assign the house zero in the pad elevation tab in the Terrain DBX?
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Multiple Houses In One File - Different Gutter Colors - How?
mattyt12 replied to Tony_Sterba's topic in General Q & A
select a gutter, convert to a 3D molding polyline then turn gutters off from the roof plane dialogue maybe? You would just have to check the height of the default gutter first. -
Whenever you get a tool icon showing as the cursor its prompting you do something related to that tool ie in your case refresh the terrain. Happens with wall junctions for me all the time and it drives me nuts.
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further to that point again, its essentially a label for the Z-Value of the terrain
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This is one is on my wishlist for terrain with ability to show contours in vector or rendered views. One thing I do like about Revit terrains is the phasing so you can duplicate the existing topography, assign one to existing and lock it then manipulate the second for proposed levels. Handy for elevation views also to demonstrate the amount of cut/fill
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Very nice, what did you render it in?
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DWG is probably the best, assign the imported file to a layer (reference e.g.) then lock it. That way you can snap to the CAD lines and trace walls etc