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+1 from me

For now only solution for faster render is distributed rendering. So if you have few computers in the network each can render specific bucket. It will be good to have option to save/reuse Irradiance solution.

I`m using 3dsmax+Rendering Engines plugins: Vray or Finalrender (depending of client request) but only for Rendering. All modeling I`m doing in IC except the vehicles and foliage. Well, you can`t compare those with IC Rendering engine since those are designed for the Render process only. It would be unfair. Depending on various settings (speed/quality compromise), resolution etc. render times could vary. For this file I could get times about 4 min (720p) for quick animation and about 15-20 min for Still Images (1600*1200) that I put as example. Those type of Rendering Engines are using similar light/irradiance cache to speed up process and many other tricks as proxies, displacement, reusing light/irradiance cache etc. I`m using I7 920 oc 4 GHz, 12GB RAM EDIT: P.S. IMHO IC can easily produce very good render quality. Everything is in 'artist/designer' approach. The render for this file is below average but this is exactly what client expected. Some times it is not about photo-realistic. Treas and similar can be achieved with good BMPs and oppacity maps. HDRI background is present.... So with nice setup everything is possible.

tnx. To be honest I have not done any particular setup for this Scene. I also found that the problem is in the "rasveta stub" and the "rampe" that contains "Bolt : Hex-Struct - 0.5 x 4.0" parts witch are taken from the "rasveta stub" assembley. The "rasveta stub" and "kante" are assemblies from IC v2009 and I just copy/paste them into this Scene. Other tricks with polygon count of cylinder/blended surface and Ray-traced shadows are well know from other rendering engines. Those are common issues. I just did not have time to play with the scene due my new WIP Projects. I`m sorry if I troubled you guys. But I really want to spend more time on Rendering due potential clients. I have put those images, witch are rendered on Rendering Engines intended to do just this (rendering) fast and easy to compare possible final result. For now, as I can see, IC rendering engine is not bad. It has all major features: GI, HDRI, Irradiance Cashe, Radiosity.... Thank you for your time finding all the problems.

Following rendering/animation issues in latest topic by Tom I try to render something larger in IC. I failed Since I`m using different software to render my images (exporting everything via dxf/3ds/obj...), I did not pay much attention to IC rendering engine. As I can see there is a lot of issues...... I was not able to do complete scene render. I got random crashes, missing objects, etc. Here is ICS of my latest 'Project' if anybody have time to test. note: IC2012 http://www.sendspace.com/file/h54gsk It should look like this:

I have had same experiences with the ATI HD5770 1GB card but with 3DSMAX (DirectX) also on win7 64bit. It is possible that the problem is due Win7 x64.

My architect moves to the other activity . I need a freelance job. I know how to model something in IC . I have a wife and son and they eat every day Please help. http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...?showtopic=8320

same idea different approach Cylinder_cam2.wmv

No problem (I spend whole 3 min. on it ), I am glad that I can help. I hope that this is a solution for which you are seeking. Sometimes you have to do some workarounds. In this case, everybody will start with Sweep but this will make more problems then solutions. Probably should be start with two guided curve, etc. Because Wraped 3D curve is symmetric it was easier to cut out the hole with Extrude in Mean Cylinder to get surface bordered with Wraped Curve and then just make Thicken symmetric shape. Top of that shape you could Extract to Surface and use it in Trim function as well and that should be the main goal. I have used Offset face and Boolean Intersect on original part just to quickly complete your model. This was not particularly necessary.

Here it is..... Cylinder_cam.wmv

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I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for. I worked in Beta2012, so I exported to Parasolid. cylinder_cam.X_T

That is why I`m using another software for rendering It seams that is graphic mode dependable (directX/openGL). Tray openGL. TGA is working fine although without Alpha selection.

Unfortunately I am currently overwhelmed by work. But maybe I can help with some advice: 1. Define the resolution of the image format: SD, HD, FULL HD .... PAL, NTSC 2. Set the scene in the aspect ratio that corresponds to the current resolution if you can not submit a maximum of your monitor see img 1. That will serve as a "Safeframe" 3. Check if animation is OK in "Safe frame" border limits. 4. Export animation as TGA images with settings - see img 2 That way you get a sequence of images that are easily inserted into any image editing program like Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc.. EDIT: Robert overtook me . Yes, you can use PNG also but make sure you check 24bit and generate alpha mask. That should provide transparent background. Usually, for some Video Editing Tools, only if imgs are 24bit.

Do not be joking with that, Triball is a way of life.

There are many situation that seams as resolved but not implemented in a wide range. e.g. http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...?showtopic=8231 http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...?showtopic=8224 http://www.ironcad.com/support/community/i...?showtopic=8211 and many more ER......

Yes, but I go one step forward looking for solution on positioning a hole at specific intersection point (+perpendicular). As I understand that was one of the problems. That is why I extracted surface because for some reason single surface and surface on solid behave differently.

tnx I'm glad that I helped.

OK. I hope this will help, let me know. http://www.sendspace.com/file/7n067t I always have problems uploading larger files. Must be some limit

I'm just guessing but i think he does not want to bother with cross-sections, but want full flexibility in 3D. I have another workaround for this Just give me few minutes to make a video.

I'm not sure I quite understand your problem, but maybe this can be one of workaroud Perpendicular_to_Face.wmv

File that was saved in AutoCAD 2010 was somehow corrupted (causes Autocad`s crash) . People trying to recover it for five days and nothing. IronCAD DRAFT opened file from the first attempt. (Resaved and repaired) PS. After that, spend 5 more hours showing All The Best Features

IronCAD is my main modeling software more then 10 years now. I started as a hobby, designing for the carpenters and architects. I`m using 3dsMAX + Vray or Finalrender as rendering engine for compatibility with the client requirements. e.g. For Vray, there is a huge base of ready-made models, all with corresponding shaders. Using various plugins I can export images for Photoshop that can contains layers separate by models, material, reflection, refraction etc. in 3d scene so post-production can be very extensive (see img) .... User later can have ability to change colors..... Since IC in versions prior XG did not have rendering based on GI (global illumination), I had to find out alternatively solution. Now it's just turned into a habit. Of course, I tried a new IC rendering engine and it`s quite good, but my needs are now beyond his capabilities. Although, I continued modeling in IC because it is more accurate, easier to correct changes in the course of the project, etc. Huge advantage is the ability to export cross-sections and standard views. This saves time to architects, and I often get jobs on the basis that I can offer this as an option. People here mostly use Autodesk products, Autocad as primary or some advanced users use Solidwrks. So their workflow is mostly based on 2D. My goal is to popularize IC as much as I can. I had a lot of modeling challenges against Solidworks and 3dsMAX. Score was always IC : the opponent - 1:0

Hello everyone, If someone need services for Rendering maybe I can help. For rendering I`m using different software but the main modeling is in IronCAD. I use IronCAD since Trespectives, so I'm not just inexperienced and I should not have a problem getting along with your Scenes. Architecture visualization is my main area, but I think I will manage in any area. You can see examples on my facebook page (Public links, You do not need to be registered on Facebook to see it). Best regards. Dragan, skype ID: Ironcadman (nickname speaks for itself ) links: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...0a340ce1&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...1d904217&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...4e6385cf&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...1aa5894f&type=1

Excellent work. I am not an engineer but from cross-sections is easy to understand how it works. Everything is clear. Good luck!