topic Re: Using custom image for shrub object in Libraries & objects

Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:25:36 GMT

I am trying to use a custom image for the built in shrub object and the image I have loaded is not showing up on the object in 3D. The object just appears white. It even appears white if I don't use a custom image.

The goal is to place a logo on the building and I am using the shrub object to place a custom image like Shoegnome Architects tutorial.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

BrunoH — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:11:58 GMT

Hi,

In the 3D Window Images will only appears in Textured styles not in White model styles.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:14:46 GMT

Hi, the 3D isn't in white model style, I've tried multiple styles and the rest of the model has the correct colors etc. but the image still shows white. Actually now its showing brown and I don't know why

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

BrunoH — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:28:05 GMT

Did you set the Replace Surface Option for your Object (see attach) ?

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:59:47 GMT

Got it to work thanks! I had to override that option. Is there a way to rotate the object to be parallel with the wall?

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

BrunoH — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:18:30 GMT

You can set a rotation angle in the object's parameters or you can use the rotation command.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:17:33 GMT

Thanks, I did that but in 3D view the image changes automatically. Maybe because it's supposed to look 3D like a shrub but in this case I don't want it to

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

Barry Kelly — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:44:15 GMT

If it is a 'billboard' style object (a flat board in 3D), then it will rotate automatically to face the camera in 3D (upon re-build of view in perspective).

Barry.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

BrunoH — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:41:57 GMT

Hi,

If your goal is to place an image on a wall you'd better used the "Picture 25" object.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

JaredBanks — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:02:44 GMT

Three comments:

1) I love that my video inspired you to try this.

2) for anyone curious, here's the video the OP is referencing: http://www.shoegnome.com/2022/06/23/image-based-objects-in-Archicad/

3) I agree with @BrunoH: you want to use the Picture object for this so that the element stays in a static facing rather than always re-orientating to face the camera. With the Picture object you can also turn off the frame or set it to be very thin if that's of value to your sign.

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:26:02 GMT

Thank you! This worked

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

brittsax — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:26:45 GMT

Thank you Jared! The picture object worked. Thanks again for your videos they are very helpful!

Re: Using custom image for shrub object

JaredBanks — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:36:54 GMT

my pleasure! Hoping to get a bunch more videos recorded later this year.