Shadows in Microstation 3D rendering

by **hammer852** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 10:00 pm

I am new to 3D rendering.
I am using/Microstation and can't seem to get it to make shadows.
I have tried the instructions but I must have something wrong.
Can someone help?

by **Ralph Hertle** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 3:41 pm

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hammer852:

I've worked with MicroStation for more than nineteen years, and in designing manufactured products for thirteen and architecture for twenty years.

MicroStation is possibly the best all around designing and drafting program, and its special modules, Triforma, V8, Plant Design, InRoads, and engineering programs are also excellent.

The 3D work possible in MicroStation has numerous capabilities. e.g., rendering types ranging through phong, ray tracing, radiosity, and particle ray tracing.

Many combinations of lighting are possible.

There are so many settings that govern lighting and shadows that I can't answer your question.

What program version are you using?
What are you trying to model, and what is the purpose of the ultimate presentation for the project?
What hardware, RAM, and graphics card are you using?

You may want to access the specialized newsgroup for MicroStation that is avaialble by subscribing to:
cad.computers.microstation .
They discuss all issues.

The URL for MicroStation's publisher is:
http://www.bentley.com .
The ducumentation for MicroStation is available free for downloading. and there are a news group, email window, cell libraries, and links to a lot of free auxilliary files and tools at the site.

These technical issues take a little time to answer, and you may send email to me at:
ralph.hertle@verizon.net .

Send a 'screen shot' TIFF file of your current screen or problem rendering, by attaching it to the email message. The file size cannot exceed 8 MB due to my ISP's limit. Use MSTN to reduce the image and file size.

What's the problem at this time?

Ralph Hertle

by **hammer852** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:23 pm

What program version are you using? 8.01.02.15

What are you trying to model, and what is the purpose of the ultimate presentation for the project? 3D Home
. I am investingating whether or not I want to do this kind of work on the side. 3d presentation model and construction drawings.

What hardware, RAM, and graphics card are you using?
Athlon XP 2100+, 512 K RAM, ATI 9700/9500 Series

by **Ralph Hertle** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:52 pm

hammer852:

What steps are you using for organizing the model data in V8? That is, what is being done first, second, etc., in terms of object placement? Are you placing detailed 3D cells/models for windows and components? If so, what brand/model? What is the level structure?

Going into business in MSTN 3D work is a decision that need not be decided immediately. You have some project work to do. Once your skills have moved you out of the student level of expertise and your confidence level is higher, you can decide that.

I am also working on a design for a house in MSTN V8.

Lets keep in touch.

BTW, how does one make a BCC on the DesignCommunity.con email program? I generally keep copies of all my email work. Is there a spell checker?

Ralph Hertle