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    • DanielD Offline
      Daniel
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      Kris, I think you mean Vue Infinite. Vue xStream is for integration with 3ds Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, and Softimage. Vue Infinite is the stand alone version, and costs $400 less.

      My avatar is an anachronism.

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        delman
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        Wow Kristoff....now that's a recommendation. I appreciate your time and advice. Based on that I will indeed check out Vue (and Lumen RT - thanks also Kim!) FYI - I'm employed in graphic design/CAD for an urban developer so would use this for anything from a local park to a full village. And as for my computer, I'm soon to renew so it's important I make the right software choice and check the minimum system requirements. Thanks again.

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        • KrisidiousK Offline
          Krisidious
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          @delman said:

          Wow Kristoff....now that's a recommendation. I appreciate your time and advice. Based on that I will indeed check out Vue (and Lumen RT - thanks also Kim!) FYI - I'm employed in graphic design/CAD for an urban developer so would use this for anything from a local park to a full village. And as for my computer, I'm soon to renew so it's important I make the right software choice and check the minimum system requirements. Thanks again.

          It's easy to talk up great software... it could use some tweaks on useability, but like Daniel said, the software was originally aimed at higher end systems. But now you know what they sell on the front page of Cornicopia3D? the SU to Vue exporter.

          If you do end up wanting this program, when you upgrade your computer, think lots of quality ram and most importantly, as many fast processors as you can get. Vue xStream will use every one of them.

          By: Kristoff Rand
          Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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            delman
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            Thanks Guys, will read up on Vue 'Infinite' and 'xStream'. See whats appropriate for our stuff.

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            • KrisidiousK Offline
              Krisidious
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              No, I do mean Vue xStream... I use the PLE with Sketchup when I have something fun to throw in. You just need the importer/exporter that I linked in my rather long post. it works incredibly well with sketchup. it's just a few minutes in the program to get things like this...

              Literally 5 minutes in Vue xStream. And I have no idea what I'm doing in there. Imagine what someone with ability could do.

              I'd kill to own it. But no one pays me to render. ๐Ÿ˜ž

              This image is actually made with the 2 year old version.
              I haven't even got to play very much with my new 2014 PLE.

              Lostroh Sharp Land1.jpg

              By: Kristoff Rand
              Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                Krisidious
                last edited by

                Did I mention controllable wind? lol...

                By: Kristoff Rand
                Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                • DanielD Offline
                  Daniel
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                  @krisidious said:

                  No, I do mean Vue xStream... I use the PLE with Sketchup when I have something fun to throw in. You just need the importer/exporter that I linked in my rather long post. it works incredibly well with sketchup. it's just a few minutes in the program to get things like this...

                  Vue xStream is the same as Vue Infinite, with the exception of the plugin that allows it to work with the programs I listed above, and it is $400 more.

                  My avatar is an anachronism.

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                    Daniel
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                    The really outstanding feature of Vue, IMHO, are the realistic plants. You can say good bye to identical, cookie cutter vegetation. You can have one species of tree - no matter how many times you add it to your scene, Vue's Ecosystem technology will make each instance unique from the others. And you can edit them individually if you're looking for a particular shape.

                    My avatar is an anachronism.

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                    • KrisidiousK Offline
                      Krisidious
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                      I'm using the PLE so price was not an issue. I knew there were some limitations to Infinite. I love it... I wish I could afford it. One day...

                      I don't really understand the connection to other software. From my use of xStream I can't see any need for anything else beside making the models. And you can model inside of Vue, it's just rather odd methodology. It's more like sculpting with masses. I didn't care for it.

                      [bbvideo 640,480]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYh7zs_1p2M
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                      By: Kristoff Rand
                      Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                        roland joseph
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                        Lumion gets a bad knock because it is expensive. But it has one thing that no one has....SPEED!! It is just too significant to ignore now.

                        I can't sit around for hours waiting and I am not interested in the complicity of a rendering that requires a farm.

                        Depending on who's hands it is in Lumion is now coming within a hair of the best in render quality both interior and exterior.

                        It is so easy to set up and run that anyone can do it and of course there are some pretty wonky works of art out there in Lumion. There are also some masters.

                        One last point that was the deal breaker for me the licence holds its retail valueand can be sold on the open market.

                        I have tried all the others but Lumion has really put me into production. I actually make money now selling renderings.

                        If you are landscaping I suggest you get the free version of Lumion and build a forest. Then go build a forest with your favorite second choice. That will do it for you.

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