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Virtual Architec
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« on: October 23, 2007, 06:22:19 PM » |
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If you have found an interesting feature in Envisioneer why not post it?
Here is one for today: You can create trusses in Env. Create a wall that is 1.5" high X 3.5" wide or whatever width of truss chord you are using.
Open a blank model view, import a view of your roof line, trace the area you want the truss using your newly created wall, put in your webs the same way, then export as a 3D model. You can then open it in the free version of Sketchup, rotate the truss 90 degress so that it is standing on end. Move the bottom edge of the bottom chord of the truss to the 3 Axis center line. Save. Then import it back into Envisoneer and place it, right click and array it across your model.
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stephan
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« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2007, 03:19:57 AM » |
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Thanks Ed, great tip.
Stephan
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CB
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2007, 08:54:29 AM » |
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When you are sending off a sketch to a client, try and look at the finished picture as if you are looking at it for the first time (as your client will be doing).
One example of things to look for is perspective. In the first shot, I used a 'wide angle' view to show the building. Clients can find this type of distortion confusing and fail to see the correct proportions of their project.
In the second shot, I have made sure that the outside walls are parallel to the picture edges, giving are far more undertandable view. This was achieved by simply using the 'look around' tool, and using a camera view angle of 35degrees.
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« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2007, 04:46:37 PM » |
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Nice Chris, very valid point you're making. That is exactly one of the reasons that everyone is changing to 3D compatable programs. People don't like to visualise, cause then they are forced to take responsebility.I have a client who doesn't believe that I can design a beach cabana for him from seeing his site and views on Google Earth only,so his flying me down to the Cape from Johannesburg to Capetown next week Thursday.
Thanks,I'll keep your advise in mind for the next presentation, which is Tuesday next week.
Stephan
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« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2007, 05:59:17 PM » |
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so his flying me down to the Cape from Johannesburg It's work remember, so make sure you don't enjoy yourself. |
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FynrDzynr
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« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2007, 08:32:26 PM » |
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I thought it was just an excuse to follow the Cup on its triumphant tour of South Africa . . :lol:
Enjoy it while you can, Stephan!
Merv
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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2007, 12:34:03 AM » |
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Sure will guys, think the men in Green & Gold deserved it. We did have quite a few scary moments though, but we're going to enjoy it for as long as we are allowed to. Just maybe the Boks's coach got it right.
Here's one to the Boks......Shlurp.....Shlurp......
Stephan
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2007, 09:34:30 AM » |
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Note: This tip is not applicable if you are using version5 or newer. The framing options can now be set inside the framing options.
For those wanting to show a correct header in framing view, I have a solution for you. The framing engine takes the profile and lays it flat. For example, lets say you have a 2 X 6 wall and you specify a 2 X 6 header, it basically takes the 2 X 6 and runs it in the same plane right across the top of the opening. So you need to specify a header that is opposite of what you expect. See the picture and illustration below.
Ed
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Virtual Architec
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2007, 07:41:46 PM » |
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Of course it's easy to curve a section of wall and raise the roof to make a flush dormer. But the ridge will always go straight back to the main roof. What if you want to have the roof follow the curve of the turret around with a small cricket at the back?
Then you need to use the dormer tool! Play with the bld file and see how it is put together.
Ed
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Virtual Architec
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2007, 10:24:27 AM » |
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Yes it is possible to make a standing seam roof. You use a member and covert the roof framing to members. It works great!
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Virtual Architec
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2007, 08:37:01 PM » |
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Yes you can make waves for your ocean! use your terrain tools to create the waves then use the fills tool to make water and overlay the area the water is supposed to be and bingo! you have water and waves.
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2007, 08:50:19 PM » |
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Man overboard I see too!
Only limit is your imagination . . . .
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Virtual Architec
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« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2007, 03:42:06 PM » |
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Create a separate head jamb by using a ceiling above the opening. See below.
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« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2007, 10:04:36 AM » |
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Just thought I'd post a tip that I'm not sure has been documented yet.
If at any time you want to see a full list of the customized shortcuts, you can open the "QuickKeys.txt" file found in the "Templates" folder on you hard drive. This list is especially handy for printing.
Keep in mind this file is for reading only, changes made to it will not translate back across to the application....and the file will be overwritten the next time you enter the Program Settings dialog.
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