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by hirondelle
Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: 3D models and textures
Topic: Problem with importing 3D-models from "Archive3D.net"!
Replies: 10
Views: 11992

Re: Problem with importing 3D-models from "Archive3D.net"!

<t>Deep Exploration CAD-Edition is a seriously expensive software.<br/>
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For texturing models there are much less expensive options. You could try Ultimate Unwrap for example, which can be had for around $49, or $59 for the 'pro' edition. You can even find the original freeware version of this ...
by hirondelle
Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: Wishlist
Topic: Objects not cast a shadow option?
Replies: 7
Views: 6261

Re: Objects not cast a shadow option?

<r><QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>At the two best quality levels of rendering, the "one side" objects are rendered as double sided objects. You could try is to apply your texture on a half transparent box, that would let the light go through partially.<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE> <br/>
Hi Emmanuel -- Sorry I didn ...
by hirondelle
Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Wishlist
Topic: Objects not cast a shadow option?
Replies: 7
Views: 6261

Re: Objects not cast a shadow option?

<r>[font=arial]Hi Hans -- Unfortunately it does not look like this trick will work, although it was a good idea. I downloaded your box OBJ file, which has single-sided polygons & is transparent seen from inside the box, and opaque from the outside. I put this into a simple room in SweetHome and ...
by hirondelle
Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Wishlist
Topic: Objects not cast a shadow option?
Replies: 7
Views: 6261

Re: Objects not cast a shadow option?

Hans thanks for the suggestion -- I will give that a try. I'm quite happy working with the OBJ format in Blender, and it does have the advantage of being an editable text file.
by hirondelle
Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Wishlist
Topic: Objects not cast a shadow option?
Replies: 7
Views: 6261

Re: Objects not cast a shadow option?

<r>Mediafire doesn't allow direct links on the free account so I've stored these on my own website.<br/>
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The first image shows an interior (low-grade) render where you can see the view through the window of some palm trees. The second pic shows how this is arranged, with a textured flat ...
by hirondelle
Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Wishlist
Topic: Objects not cast a shadow option?
Replies: 7
Views: 6261

Objects not cast a shadow option?

<t>New member so first post -- hi to all!<br/>
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I'm using Sweethome 3D to create settings in which a friend's artwork, such as wall-hangings and pictures, can be displayed in an attractive rendered context, and it is proving perfect for this purpose.<br/>
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I like to make an exterior view ...