Preparing a model for export-->render

[Edson]

i have asked a similar question during the first days of SCF but cannot seem to find that thread.

my question is: what steps should be taken in SU in preparation to export a file for the purpose of rendering images in another application?

p.s.: should anyone be able to find that old thread please let me know.

[Anssi]

Edson,
The full choreography depends on the rendering application used and the exporter or intermediate file format used. So for starters:

1. check your model for reversed faces and correct where necessary. Preferably back faces should not be visible anywhere. An exception is glass in window panes and such, many renderers have a "thin glass" or equivalent material that works on single surface objects

2. paint your model with the materials you intend to use. Apply paint only directly to faces. Few renderers recognize materials applied to groups or components. If you intend to use the renderer's native materials, you can use for instance simple colours as placeholders. Alternatively you can use the color by layer method (not to my liking)

3. some exporters require to avoid too deep component /group nesting. Explode if necessary

Anssi

[Edson]

thanks, anssi.