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    • F Offline
      FoXar
      last edited by

      Hmmm, after reading trough this topic I'm getting the feeling to start learning
      Vue too, when I get some time on my hands I'll sure boot up this nice piece of software
      to give it a shot!

      Grats,
      FoXy ^^

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        red_shift
        last edited by

        I am using Vue Infinite 7.5 and Sketchup. Using the Camera2Vue ruby script I am able to overlay a sketchy image from Sketchup with a rendered image from Vue. How do I match date/time/location/north direction in Vue with that of Sketchup?

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        • marked001M Offline
          marked001
          last edited by

          silly question maybe.... but finally just installed Vue 7.5 Infinite.... but not seeing an skp import option?? looking at vue's site..it says 32 bit only? (on vista64)

          http://www.revision21vis.com

          instagram: revi21on

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            d12dozr
            last edited by

            I had to export OBJ, then import to Vue. I also have Infinite on my 64-bit machine and it works.

            3D Printing with SketchUp Book
            http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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              solo
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              You are correct, there is no .skp import for 64 bit, no problems really as the importer sucks and it does not support SU 7 anyway.

              I still stick to .3ds as it works perfectly for my needs, if you model correctly and map your textures as you want them making sure not to have two materials assigned to a face (back and front) then once you have imported your model just double click to get into options window, select weld, then split and your model will be organised per your materials and will be easy to work with.

              http://www.solos-art.com

              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                m48
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                • soloS Offline
                  solo
                  last edited by

                  Great post m48, I never thought about trying .kmz, and now with the new improved Collada exporters I guess the SU to Vue export will have another option.

                  Just one question, how does the material/mesh coversion look in the navigation pane?, is it organised, do components and groups keep their structure?

                  http://www.solos-art.com

                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                    pilou
                    last edited by

                    It's the same for put a SU textured model in Blender 😉 (trick known for a time) ☀

                    Frenchy Pilou
                    Is beautiful that please without concept!
                    My Little site :)

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                      m48
                      last edited by

                      Hi...yeah it look pretty good for my, perfect copy of the SU model.
                      all you have to do., is unzip all the files in the same folder. and when you open the .dae file whit VUE, automatically organised all.
                      Maintain a perfect structure and textures.

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                        m48
                        last edited by

                        Hi!!
                        i been asking my self, if there is some kind of component spray, or tree-vegetation spray for VUE 7, because it
                        is a little annoying putting it one at a time.

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                          solo
                          last edited by

                          There are several ways, most common being the 'paint ecosystem' option, then there is object duplicating and randomising, another way is the add object/vegetation to texture option.

                          What version do you have?

                          http://www.solos-art.com

                          If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                            m48
                            last edited by

                            @solo said:

                            There are several ways, most common being the 'paint ecosystem' option, then there is object duplicating and randomising, another way is the add object/vegetation to texture option.

                            What version do you have?

                            i have the, vue 7 xstream 64bits, i´m very newb whit vue, only a couple weeks whit it.-
                            only doit this..so far, all the model whit sketchup, only the texture of the mountain whit VUE.
                            i need a most realistic nature.
                            tks.
                            and sorry my English. 😳


                            http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3150/67856402.jpg

                            http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/67856402.jpg/1/w640.png

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                              Ecuadorian
                              last edited by

                              Sorry for hacking the thread. I'm considering buying the RenderUp module for Vue 7 Pioneer so I could render some hi-res HDR backgrounds for use in other render programs.

                              However, I just received an e-mail from e-on saying that version 8 of Vue-everything is coming in November, and...

                              @unknownuser said:

                              If you already own a module for Vue 7, you will be able to upgrade to the corresponding module for Vue 8 with a 50% discount on the full price.

                              So I guess this month is a bad time to enter the Vue world and I better wait until November before buying any modules, what do you think?

                              BTW, this single thread here seems to have more action than the whole "Vue - General" section of the Cornucopia forum 👍

                              -Miguel Lescano
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                              • marked001M Offline
                                marked001
                                last edited by

                                here is one of my first scenes i'm working on in vue.. working on some test images for an upcoming game project.... all of the 'built' pieces are from sketchup (boats downloaded)...

                                http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/14/dock101909.png

                                http://www.revision21vis.com

                                instagram: revi21on

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                                  solo
                                  last edited by

                                  Nice scene Jason, only issue is the gritty render, what settings are you using?

                                  Miguel, for architectural renders Vue 8 has nothing new to offer, I have not upgraded (there is an early upgrade available) I'm getting a little despondent with E-on, looks like they are more concerned with the Poser integration and fantasy hobbyist users than seriously looking at what they can do for the commercial user (remind you of anyone?)The render engine is slow and adding all the new features that I care less about just slows it down further.

                                  http://www.solos-art.com

                                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                    marked001
                                    last edited by

                                    I was surprised with the noise, too.... that was on 'Final' i think..i tried one on Superior this morning and still had some noise.... any idea what causes this? atmosphere?

                                    Is there any way to get the group/component names from sketchup to come in with the 3ds?

                                    http://www.revision21vis.com

                                    instagram: revi21on

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                                      solo
                                      last edited by

                                      Can you send me the scene? I would like to see your settings and setup, I can then return it with a render setup which you can save in your personal folder.

                                      http://www.solos-art.com

                                      If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                      • marked001M Offline
                                        marked001
                                        last edited by

                                        thanks for the help, pete... much appreciated.

                                        back to some 3ds import questions... is there a way to embed the geometry and materials into the file? i just had some issues where i re exported a piece of the model, and it replaced some materials...and then ended up messing up most of the materials in my model 😕

                                        http://www.revision21vis.com

                                        instagram: revi21on

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                                          CaptainsLS
                                          last edited by

                                          @solo said:

                                          No need for a script, The image used for a SU face-me is normally .png, so in Vue create a new alpha plane, navigate to image, select fit and check 'billboard'...viola it's done and now you can even adjust the texture without it losing it's transparency.

                                          Solo, would you mind elaborating a bit on this? I do not understand this process. Are you suggesting creating and sizing alpha planes in Vue and applying the png, thus eliminating the entire process of using face-me components in sketchup?

                                          The sketchup components are exported into Vue no problem, but once there, they lose the ability to face the camera. Thanks in advance for any suggestions on how to fix this.

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                                            solo
                                            last edited by

                                            CaptainLS, in Vue select an alpha plane and then navigate to your .png, and apply it, then select 'Billboard' and it becomes a face-me component.

                                            You do not need a seperate alpha image as Vue will create it for you.

                                            If you unselect 'vertical' then it becomes face me from any angle including above.


                                            billboard man37.jpg

                                            http://www.solos-art.com

                                            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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