- Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:57 pm
#378714
HP Z620 Win 10 64+
MBPro Retina 15" (2016), Intel Core i7 2.9 GHz, Radeon Pro 460 4GB, macOS Sierra
ArchiCAD 21 INT/POL, Maxwell Render 3.2/4
Before next project I've tried to exam new way of setting referenced MXS. Got now few questions and remarks
Using beta 3 plugin (WIN 64) I've made some simple tests with standard ArchiCAD tree object:
This tree as ArchiCAD object was put in 0.0 point and rendered, MXS file was used then to make this test.
And few topics regarding MXS referencing in ArchiCAD:
1. Any attempt of putting mxs file via "Maxwell Referenced MXS" library part cause ArchiCAD crash on my computer. After setting parameters click on Floor Plan
or 3D and AC crash usually.
2. New way (as AC library part) looks promising but old one is easier. Maybe I am doing something wrong?
I've tried to load folder with MXS by Library Manager and then write name in "MXS file path" parameter or write there whole path to (mxs) file.
Only second way is working (all path should be written). Easier is to show file in Maxwell palette IMO.
3. There is no MXS preview in ArchiCAD 3D window. Only AC object is shown with (nicely done BTW).
4. There is no 2D preview of referenced MXS .
5. Sometimes parameter list is not shown for AC object:
6. Old way (via MR palette) added MXS got wrong 2D symbol and 3D box. On my screenshot it is visible that tree is on the edge. Box is on the other side:
MXS and Slab (drawn on base, to compare)
... without slab
7. There is no way to switch off fills for 2D symbol:
regards
Rafal
Using beta 3 plugin (WIN 64) I've made some simple tests with standard ArchiCAD tree object:
This tree as ArchiCAD object was put in 0.0 point and rendered, MXS file was used then to make this test.
And few topics regarding MXS referencing in ArchiCAD:
1. Any attempt of putting mxs file via "Maxwell Referenced MXS" library part cause ArchiCAD crash on my computer. After setting parameters click on Floor Plan
or 3D and AC crash usually.
2. New way (as AC library part) looks promising but old one is easier. Maybe I am doing something wrong?
I've tried to load folder with MXS by Library Manager and then write name in "MXS file path" parameter or write there whole path to (mxs) file.
Only second way is working (all path should be written). Easier is to show file in Maxwell palette IMO.
3. There is no MXS preview in ArchiCAD 3D window. Only AC object is shown with (nicely done BTW).
4. There is no 2D preview of referenced MXS .
5. Sometimes parameter list is not shown for AC object:
6. Old way (via MR palette) added MXS got wrong 2D symbol and 3D box. On my screenshot it is visible that tree is on the edge. Box is on the other side:
MXS and Slab (drawn on base, to compare)
... without slab
7. There is no way to switch off fills for 2D symbol:
regards
Rafal
HP Z620 Win 10 64+
MBPro Retina 15" (2016), Intel Core i7 2.9 GHz, Radeon Pro 460 4GB, macOS Sierra
ArchiCAD 21 INT/POL, Maxwell Render 3.2/4