Technical output oriented modeling allows to refine the design with double precision CAD accuracy to full structural detail for 3D visualization for the production of 2D construction drawings, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and CNC milling.
#FORMZ RENDERING PLUS#
Modeling features include Boolean solids to generate complex composite objects the ability to create curved surfaces from splines, including NURBS and Bézier/ Coons patches mechanical and organic forms using the previous as well as metaforms, patches, subdivisions, displacements, or skinning, plus tools such as Terrain models, Platonic solids, geodesic spheres, double line/wall objects, staircases, helixes, screws, and bolts. Z allows design in 3D or in 2D, using numeric or interactive graphic input through either line or smooth shaded drawings ( OpenGL).It feels really limited in it's exporting options, at least in it's 3D exporting options.Form
DXFs, or maybe even some different file types like. While the problem was ultimately a Form Z issue I could have saved a step if Revit had more export options including exporting to older versions of. Luckily, I work in an office where I can use all of these programs together. Once I did this, the model worked like a dream. My model was rather large so I had to use the "Convert Object" tool in FormZ to change the model from a smooth model to a faceted model. (depending on model complexity) you'll have a layered FormZ model. Next, Import it into FormZ setting the "File Type" and "File Format" settings to ".DWG (Via Legacy Translator)." FormZ will do it's thing and after about 5 mins. DWG, open it in AutoCAD and save it as an"AutoCAD 2000/LT2000 Drawing." Basically, bust it down to a 2000. That's fine for a little project but can mean hours of frustration for Larger projects.Īfter exporting your.
SAT files will just lump everything together on the same layer. DWG export will set objects on separate layers where. The reason being that I would like a little layer control when I get to FormZ, a. This could clog up your rendering process if you're just looking for an exterior shot. furniture, mechanical equipment) because Revit will export every tiny little nut, screw, and bolt. I am working with FormZ 5.0.2, Revit 8.1, and AutoCAD 2006.įirst, make sure to use your visibility graphics in Revit to turn off any elements that you do not want in your 3d model (i.e. DXFs from revit seemed to be the most problematic.Īnyway,After playing with a few options and settings I have found what I think to be the best way to get Revit models into FormZ. DXF formats straight out of AutoCAD but it's the exported versions of those files from Revit which seem to give it some problems. I believe the problem I had in the earlier post is a result of FormZ's import routine for 2004. I would be interested to know if anybody Else has had any of the same trouble. The DWGs and DXFs show up properly in AutoCAD as 3d objects but imported into FormZ I only get the doors and a few misc. I would stick with the SAT file format but it puts all of the geometry on one layer in FormZ and sorting through a big complex model to layer everything back out is just not something I am interested in doing. I'm not sure if this is a FormZ or Revit problem. The DWGs and DXFs have not been work properly. I've tried the lonely 3 file types that Revit allows you to export in but have only had mild success with the SAT files. I am having a heck of a time getting the 3d Revit Model into FormZ. My firm has just started using Revit which is amazing but lacks in the "Rendering Department." It's rather easy to model in and can produce some great images in a fairly short period of time. It is a great program if you are looking for photorealistic renderings. I've been using FormZ for the past couple of years for architectural renderings.