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Yes, I do. I'll send a PM.
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Yes I have and yes it is. To save money on the utility bill, I like the lights turned of during the day! Seriously though, I sort of stepped away from that for a couple of practical reasons: Time...I don't have enough! $...I don't get paid enough! Priority...Generally speaking for an exterior render, I want the visual focus to be the exterior. I really don't want to highlight anything on the inside. Keep in mind that no matter how large or detailed the image, the public will probably see that image on a phone. IMO interior lighting for a daytime exterior view is wasted effort and unrealistic. Take a look at almost any home during the day...you can't see inside even if some lights are on. I prioritize reflections on the windows.
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If a model is complete, I'd recommend making a copy of the plan file just for CPU raytraced renders. In this file, you can make the needed material and lighting adjustments to improve the outcome of a CPU raytrace. As an example, experiment with the material preview (in the Define Material dialog) and compare the differences in the visual out put between PBR and the various configurations of CPU raytracing. The output varies so significantly and CPU raytracing is much slower, even just to preview a material.
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No, you must create your own library of objects to be able to control the layer settings. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to cad blocks in your library; a custom layer setting can't be applied to these.
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You may need to post a screenshot of your roof layers and an image the problem areas (using vector view). And it'd be the most helpful if you could also post the plan file.
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All of these images are PBR renders done using Chief X14 only. If these types of images would be suitable, feel free to send me a PM for further assistance. https://chieftalk.chiefarchitect.com/gallery/album/517-robert-dyck-building-design/
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Angela, have you tried using the physically based rendering technique for that view? As a suggestion, could you duplicate the camera and switch the rendering type to PBR and then post the image result? Keep in mind that a raytraced render may need adjustments to the actual materials and is much slower because of the trial and error process. PBR provide near instant feedback. For a PBR render, you may need / want to introduce some 3d trees as opposed to tree images. A A different grass texture with a bump map will also help. Chief's library of high-res grass images has some good textures and @Renerabbitt has given away a great grass texture on the forum.
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Of course with a few more adjustments to the window settings, that window molding can be converted to a symbol without using the surface removal tool. double curve trim.mp4
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No offense taken, Rene! I admitted it was poorly made. I do normally draw walls in continuous mode, I used the tab input because the OP said that was his method that was causing issue. Text, not sure why I did that...I usually copy like you mentioned. I have scale details set up, I just didn't bother to use one for that example. I simply turned off the temp dimensions. I assumed a new user may not have a saved CAD detail for trim. 3d mouse...not yet. FWIW I was intentionally moving the mouse slower than normal. Trust me, I'm aware of the level of quality of that demonstration video.
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ICF wall type offsetting by thickness of form foam when drawing.
robdyck replied to Ryan_McAllen's topic in General Q & A
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Here's a poorly made video demonstrating the process. And I randomly picked a terrible profile to demonstrate it! addtrimdwg.mp4
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I believe you'll need to uncheck 'Closed Toe' and add a gable end to the right of the MW cabinet. You could also use an end panel on the cabinet but a gable end will be much quicker to place and to control. Use the 'Partition' tool to place a gable end.
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From the album: RDBD - Interior Renders
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From the album: RDBD - Interior Renders
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Doesn't happen when I give it a go. It could have to do with symbol offsets for your baluster.
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Quite Nice! I've noticed a certain 'mood' to your rendering style; I assume that is by design? And may I ask what software you are using for these renders?
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The lights on the ceiling are puck lights, normally used for under cabinet lighting. Is that intentional? Also, they are point lights when they should be spot lights. I'd suggest trying the 4" or 6" recessed light from the library and make sure it is a spot light. For a Ray Trace, you will need accurate lumens settings, about 850 for each light.
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PBR-RT Almost instant RT about 6 minutes.
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Christy, have you saved the RT camera and set it to use a specific light set? There are no saved cameras in the plan you attached, nor are there any light sets.
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When I've had this problem (and if I don't want to create a new wall type) I'd simply use a material region. Single click and it'll size to the whole wall. Paint the mat. region, then make it the default and repeat on other walls. Fast and easy.
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Yes. Fast and simple. One more tip: I place material regions (used as battens) on their own layer so they match the pattern line settings in layout. -
Fellow Canuck available with experience in your neck of the woods and knowledge of Canadian building codes! I'll send an email!
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@OldBarnDesign 3d solids are the most reliable for stability within Chief. I used rafters, then turned off the automatic height and raised them in the z-axis. Rafters provide the ability to be edited in plan view using CAD tools. But, occasionally they can move (seemingly on their own). When using rafters, they should be one of the last things done prior to rendering. Just my experience anyway!
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Thanks! @dshall
