Hi All
I have been trying some methods to make the panel lines showup in EnScape.
As far as I understand, enscape will only recognize the geometry in the model. if there is no gap between the panels Enscape won't show any lines.
So I have set up the curtian wall with a thin empty mullion. Unfortunately lots of error pops up asking me to break the curtain wall. The project is large it's not feasible to manually fix all panels.
Is there any other way to show the lines?
Unsure if this will work in Revit but I've had success in achieving the desired effect in SketchUp.
1. Save your image directly from Revit (white background and black linework)
2. Make sure the setting for image exports in Enscape match those in your modelling software and render your image (white models works well for this but full colour is ok just the same)
3. Bring Enscape image into Photoshop.
4. Bring Revit image in and set layer to Multiply
You should then have a nice rendered image but showing ALL of the Revit linework (without the need to add gaps or additionalgeometry to your model file) The image below is a quick example for you.
I have had success with rendering glass a few different ways. One way is to have a small mullion between the panels that you can filter out in the Enscape starting view. This will work well for things like glass railings that truly have gaps. I have found making a custom panel with the gap built in is better, but requires making that panel. Adding a radius to the ends really aids in showing the gaps better due to the light distortion.
For your case, it looks like that is exterior butt glazed glass that would have a sealant joint between the panels so I would leave the small mullion and make it a black color for effect.
Hey RB_Design this is beautiful. Would appreciate a discrete step-by-step w images.
Hi Phil. Happy to provide some insight. Will upload something soon.
OK, so it is a little rough but here is the process described above.
1 & 2 - Make sure your SketchUp (or Revit) image export ratio matches the Enscape output resolution.
3 - Hit the Syncronise Views button on the Enscape Toolbar
4 - Once happy with the view, export an image from your modelling software.
5 - Do the same with Enscape and render out your screenshot
6 - Optional but you can turn up the linework slider too.
7 - SketchUp Image
8 - Enscape Render
9 - Open Photoshop and bring in both images
10 - Make sure the Enscape render is on the top layer
11 - Set the layer to Multiply (this will show the image below, but retain the linework)
12 - Save your merged image.
From here, you can tweak the image to your desired finish (brightness, contrast etc.).
Beautiful. Now to figure out the same steps for Revit! Thank you!