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Viper04 · July 7th, 2007

Hello.

I'm trying to start off on the right foot in doing 3d exterior renderings of buildings.

My question are:

1. Is it better/simpler to use autocad to draw the floor plans then use VIZ File Link and extrude the walls and add windows/doors/lighting ect OR is it better to use Architectural AutoCAD and create all the wall types doors/windows ect in Arch CAD then file link in VIZ and use VIZ for lighting and materials?

Basically should I just use CAD to draw the floor plan and let VIZ do everything else or use Arch CAD and create all 3d stuff in there and use VIZ to add materials lighting ect?

Thanks

Peter

July 7th, 2007	#1 (permalink)
Viper04 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 8 Name: Peter O'Dell	Using AutoCAD files in VIZ? Hello. I'm trying to start off on the right foot in doing 3d exterior renderings of buildings. My question are: 1. Is it better/simpler to use autocad to draw the floor plans then use VIZ File Link and extrude the walls and add windows/doors/lighting ect OR is it better to use Architectural AutoCAD and create all the wall types doors/windows ect in Arch CAD then file link in VIZ and use VIZ for lighting and materials? Basically should I just use CAD to draw the floor plan and let VIZ do everything else or use Arch CAD and create all 3d stuff in there and use VIZ to add materials lighting ect? Thanks Peter