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How can I get reflectivity on glass surfaces.

Anonymous — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:03:26 GMT

I'm having some trouble getting my 3d glass surfaces to reflect objects
around them. I'm sure it's not too difficult but it's really starting to rash me that I can't get it. ?Anyone? Thanks

Re: How can I get reflectivity on glass surfaces.

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:34:42 GMT

The ArchiCAD rendering engine doesn't support ray-tracing so actual reflections aren't possible (unless you export to Cinema 4D, Artlantis, etc.). You can do some old tricks though. Like texture mapping a semi-transparent image onto glass or inverting a copy of the building to appear reflected in water (a rippled, sparkly, transparent texture can help with this illusion).

Re: How can I get reflectivity on glass surfaces.

Djordje — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:39:43 GMT

Paul wrote:
I'm having some trouble getting my 3d glass surfaces to reflect objects
around them. I'm sure it's not too difficult but it's really starting to rash me that I can't get it. ?Anyone? Thanks

Go to www.abvent.com and download AV Works. Rework your glass material(s) to wanted level of reflection. Done. Within ArchiCAD.

Re: How can I get reflectivity on glass surfaces.

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Apr 2004 07:20:55 GMT

Thanks a lot. I'm trying to get my boss to get artlantis but that abvent.com sounds good. Really appreciate it. Thank you.