Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio

Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and

Artlantis Studio

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ContentsArtlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 and Artlantis Studio 4.1 _________ 3Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3How to Use the Export Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Creating a New File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Update an .atl File Already Sent into Artlantis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5More information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0 6Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6How to Use the Export Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Creating a New File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Update an .atla File Already Sent into Artlantis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7More information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Export from ArchiCAD Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 Export from ArchiCAD Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 and Artlantis Studio 4.1ForewordUse this add-on to export the ArchiCAD 18 model into Artlantis Render and Studio 4.1. Although this add-on is installed by default with ArchiCAD, the add-on remains the property of Abvent R&D, which ensures its development and maintenance.In case of problems, please contact technical support: http://www.artlantis.com.

ConfigurationMinimum requirements: Artlantis Render 4.1 or Artlantis Studio 4.1 installed.The add-on creates files in .atl file format. Note that file version 4.1 is incompatible with the Artlantis 3/2/1.2 versions, as well with the old Artlantis 4.5 version.

How to Use the Export DialogDisplay the perspective 3D view in ArchiCAD and select the File > Save as... command.In the file format list, choose the Artlantis RenderStudio 4.1 option.Click on the Save button, and the Export dialog box will be displayed:Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio 3

Export from ArchiCAD Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 The export dialog allows you to: Create a new .atl file. Update an .atl file already sent into Artlantis.

Creating a New FilePerspective Cameras, Lights, Sun: Check the items to export. Perspectives Cameras: All cameras created in ArchiCAD will appear on Artlantiss

Perspectives Inspector List. Lights*: All lamps inserted into the ArchiCAD project will appear on Artlantiss Lights

Inspector List. Sun*: The heliodon (geographical position, date and time) will appear on Artlantiss

Heliodons Inspector List. Unique Layer: If this is checked, all the ArchiCAD layers are exported into a single layer to

Artlantis. If unchecked, all the ArchiCAD layers will be recovered into the Layers list of the Artlantis Objects Inspector.*Note: If the Lights or Sun controls are disabled on the export dialog, open the ArchiCAD PhotoRendering Settings dialog box (Document > Creative Imaging), activate the Internal Rendering Engine and switch ON the appropriate light source.

Wall, Roof, Slab, Others*: Textures associated with the ArchiCAD materials will be exported.*Note: The Others option includes all ArchiCAD tools such as Column, Beam, Stair, Door, Window, as well as Mesh and Object.

Update an .atl File Already Sent into ArtlantisAll controls described in the Creating new file section are also valid here!Select the Use Reference File option, and click on the Choose a File button. Then select the .atl reference file.

Available Options Replace ArchiCAD Materials with Artlantis Reference File Materials Using the Same

Identifier. Add Artlantis Perspective Views, Lights, Heliodons, Objects from the Reference File.

Note: If the Replace ArchiCAD Materials with Artlantis Reference File Materials Using the same Identifier and the Add Artlantis Views, Lights, Heliodons, Objects from the Reference File options are selected, only those newly created ArchiCAD elements (new geometry, new viewpoints, new lamps, new heliodon) will be exported from ArchiCAD that are not part of the reference file. All outgoing items will be used from the reference file.Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio 4

Export from ArchiCAD Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 RemarksBy default, curved ArchiCAD elements exported into Artlantis are never smoothed. To smooth the curves in Artlantis, go to the Shaders inspector tab Advanced Parameters area, select the needed material, and use the Smoothness slider.

More informationFor more information, please visit: http://www.artlantis.comExport from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio 5

Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0ForewordUse this add-on to export the ArchiCAD 18 model into Artlantis Render and Studio 5.0. Although this add-on is installed by default with ArchiCAD, the add-on remains the property of Abvent R&D, which ensures its development and maintenance.In case of problems, please contact technical support: http://www.artlantis.com.

Configuration Minimum requirements: Artlantis Render 5.0 or Artlantis Studio 5.0 installed.The add-on creates files in .atla file format. Note that file version 5.0 is incompatible with any Artlantis previous versions.

How to Use the Export DialogDisplay the perspective 3D view in ArchiCAD and select the File > Save as... command. In the file format list, choose the Artlantis RenderStudio 5.0 option. Click on the Save button, and the Export dialog box will be displayed: The export dialog allows you to: Create a new .atla file. Update an .atla file already sent into Artlantis. Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0

Creating a New FilePerspective Cameras, Lights, Sun: Check the items to export. Perspectives Cameras: All cameras created in ArchiCAD will appear on Artlantiss

Perspectives Inspector List. Lights*: All lamps inserted into the ArchiCAD project will appear on Artlantiss Lights

Inspector List. Sun*: The heliodon (geographical position, date and time) will appear on Artlantiss

Heliodons Inspector List. Unique Layer: If this is checked, all the ArchiCAD layers are exported into a single layer to

Artlantis. If unchecked, all the ArchiCAD layers will be recovered into the Layers list of the Artlantis Objects Inspector.Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio 6

Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0*Note: If the Lights or Sun controls are disabled on the export dialog, open the ArchiCAD PhotoRendering Settings dialog box (Document > Creative Imaging), activate the Internal Rendering Engine and switch ON the appropriate light source.Texture Options Wall, Roof, Slab, Others*: Textures associated with the ArchiCAD materials will be exported.*Note: The Others option includes all ArchiCAD tools such as Column, Beam, Stair, Door, Window, as well as Mesh and Object.

Update an .atla File Already Sent into ArtlantisAll controls described in the Creating new file section are also valid here!Select the Use Reference File option, and click on the Choose a File button. Then select the .atla reference file.

Available OptionsReplace ArchiCAD Materials with Artlantis Reference File Materials Using the Same Identifier. Add Artlantis Perspective Views, Lights, Heliodons, Objects from the Reference File.

Note: If the Replace ArchiCAD Materials with Artlantis Reference File Materials Using the same Identifier and the Add Artlantis Views, Lights, Heliodons, Objects from the Reference File options are selected, only those newly created ArchiCAD elements (new geometry, new viewpoints, new lamps, new heliodon) will be exported from ArchiCAD that are not part of the reference file. All outgoing items will be used from the reference file.

RemarksBy default, curved ArchiCAD elements exported into Artlantis are never smoothed. To smooth the curves in Artlantis, go to the Shaders inspector tab Advanced Parameters area, select the needed material, and use the Smoothness slider.

More informationFor more information, please visit: http://www.artlantis.com.

Abvent, May 2014Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio 7

Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis StudioArtlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 and Artlantis Studio 4.1 3Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0 6Export from ArchiCAD Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio to Artlantis Render 4.1 and Artlantis Studio 4.1ForewordConfigurationHow to Use the Export DialogCreating a New FileUpdate an .atl File Already Sent into ArtlantisAvailable Options

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Export from ArchiCAD 18 to Artlantis Render 5.0 and Artlantis Studio 5.0ForewordConfigurationHow to Use the Export DialogCreating a New FileUpdate an .atla File Already Sent into ArtlantisAvailable Options

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