AndyThomas

Thanks Vizwhiz and all.

I have just got hold of a copy of 3DViz render R3 and tried to link a .dwg. No success. It links as directed through the tutorial but not to a DWG I have just saved through revit. I will try again later. Maybe my version of revit is too new for the Viz. It says the file is corrupt, missing or may not contain valid data. Just like the missus.

I have also got hold of an example model made in vizrender 2005 for ADT which I can't see when trying to import into this 3DViz, I can see why training might be a good idea.

Am I right in thinking that you don't use a 3d model produced by revit anyway but actually produce the model to render in 3dviz itself.
Do you all produce these fabulous rendered models with windows, doors etc etc through massing in 3dViz?
You mention using accurender first. This renders the model you have produced in the CAD. So moving to 3dViz meant you had to build the model there too. Is that correct? So moving to 3dviz is because it is a much better modeller and a better renderer?
It seems like I will be producing a model twice. Revit for the working drawing package. 3DViz for the presentation drawings (unless the model can be imported). I am happy to do this if the results are good and the modelling can be done fairly quickly in 3Dviz. In fact I really want to do that, but must justify it to my bosses.

Andy