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by s_koch
Thu May 28, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: Create objects from walls?
Replies: 2
Views: 2387

Re: Create objects from walls?

Wow,
so, also rooms can be used for a creation of objects.

This "problem" is solved, let´s wait for the next ;-))

Many thanks again!
I really appreciate your help.
by s_koch
Thu May 28, 2020 7:44 am
Forum: Features use and tips
Topic: Create objects from walls?
Replies: 2
Views: 2387

Create objects from walls?

Hi and good morning to all,

I am on a good way and created some simple objects from walls.

For example a half-round counterdesk.

But my question: does someone know an "easy" method to solve this:

when I use different colors for left and right side of the wall, I end up in the exported and ...
by s_koch
Mon May 25, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: New versions
Topic: Photo-video rendering plug-in
Replies: 225
Views: 848471

Re: Photo-video rendering plug-in


Here is a SH3D demo file for using the plug-in with new light sources and image-based lighting (sky with texture).
Dear Enko,
may I ask as a Newbie in this Software:
Do really mean that IBL is possible with SW3D.
As far as I know, for IBL usage and renderings, the sky-picture should be a hdri ...
by s_koch
Sun May 24, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: New versions
Topic: Sweet Home 3D 6.3
Replies: 34
Views: 160131

Re: Sweet Home 3D 6.3

Hello Hans,
Thanks for this hint!
But the description does not seem to be easy for non-coder like me.
So, to be shure to understand, I ask again and hope for your patience with my stupid questions:
1. The "xmx-trick" is used for increasing the RAM Memory "amount" that an be adressed by SW3D, correct ...
by s_koch
Sun May 24, 2020 8:28 am
Forum: New versions
Topic: Sweet Home 3D 6.3
Replies: 34
Views: 160131

Re: Sweet Home 3D 6.3

[quote clear the Quick look cache...[/quote]
Can someone help please.
HOW to clear this cache on Windows PC
(I use Win7 and Win10)
many thanks!

(because I got the problem that larger video-renderings causes shut-down of the programm...)
by s_koch
Tue May 12, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: 3D models and textures
Topic: Flat Lights possible?
Replies: 1
Views: 3487

Flat Lights possible?

Dear all,
I wonder how to create a flat light source (like a LED flat-panel)
OR
how to create a diffusor or a softbox like it is used for photographers studio flashes and in filmstudios.

Any hints?

Many thanks again!!
by s_koch
Tue May 12, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: 3D models and textures
Topic: L - staircase
Replies: 2
Views: 4039

Re: L - staircase

Have a look on the
Quarter landing staircase
that you find among with many other stairs on the free models side:
http://www.sweethome3d.com/freeModels.jsp
by s_koch
Fri May 08, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: New versions
Topic: YafaRay rendering plug-in
Replies: 172
Views: 533012

Re: YafaRay rendering plug-in


Kudos to David and YafaRay team! [:)]
And some extra Kudos to you, dear Emmanuel for this extreme fast response!!

Note also that version 1.1 of the plug-in uses named cameras to let you generate videos more effectively in your plug-in, without the need to regenerate the scene at each frame ...
by s_koch
Thu May 07, 2020 7:48 am
Forum: New versions
Topic: YafaRay rendering plug-in
Replies: 172
Views: 533012

Re: YafaRay rendering plug-in

When I look at the rendering process (Windows7 and 10), I see that the CPU is fully loaded and the GPU shows no significant load.
Three questions:
1. Are there some adjustments or tricks, to force and use a faster GPU usage?
or
2. Are there plans to integrate this feature in the near future?

3 ...
by s_koch
Thu May 07, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: New versions
Topic: YafaRay rendering plug-in
Replies: 172
Views: 533012

Re: YafaRay rendering plug-in

Good news! David Bluecame added an equirectangular camera to YafaRay yesterday.
I gave it a try this morning and it worked as expected, so I should be able to generate a new version of the plug-in with this missing feature soon. [:)]
Those are really good news!

Can you estimate, when it will be ...