Tip - Gradient fill in ArchiCAD

[fuzzytnth3]

I thought I would share....

We had to draw 2d elevations (based on the 3d model of course!) of a building that was curved in plan. We wanted to create the effect of the curve by putting a gradient fill over the the coloured elevation.

I found that it is possible by using Freehand (or Photoshop and I assume Illustrator) to see how I did it go to the link below.

http://homepage.mac.com/fuzzytnth3/fuzzyblogs/tips/C1514112824/E703394194/index.html

[Anonymous]

try more contrast and cast shadow vibration- more visual saturation
over the building
i preffer more sculptural , phisical , volumetry description
not a discrete one for a such circular building representation

[Anonymous]

I allways use for the frontal elevation a photoshop worked realistic image with the building and i bring to front the vectorial lines of the elevation and elevation quotes
congratulations for the simplified background chromatic

[fuzzytnth3]

archibaldo wrote:
try more contrast and cast shadow vibration- more visual saturation
over the building
i preffer more sculptural , phisical , volumetry description
not a discrete one for a such circular building representation

We did six variations on the shadows, line weights and colours and settled on the one you see. If it is a bit insipid then I suppose that's what happens when a committee makes the decision

[fuzzytnth3]

archibaldo wrote:
I allways use for the frontal elevation a photoshop worked realistic image with the building and i bring to front the vectorial lines of the elevation and elevation quotes
congratulations for the simplified background chromatic

I have used that method as well but in this case the model wasn't good enough as the curved roofs were not modelled in 3d and the some of the windows and fenestration was amended at the last minute and we basically didn't have enough time to sort it out let alone wait for the renderings.

The background was also simplified to the simple blue shading that you see. Previously we had blue shading with a wobbly bottom edge to llok like hills in the distance but it was a bit daft really. One of the better committee decisions I think

Thanks for your comments

[Dave Jochum]

tprokop wrote:
Another way would be to create the gradient fill through Archicad . . .

Should be a candidate for Tip of the Month!

[Djordje]

tprokop wrote:
Another way would be to create the gradient fill through Archicad. We have done this in the past and it has worked. Create the fill by drawing a generic arced wall and use a 3D vectoral hatching to show a pattern on the wall in a elevation view. Create a elevation showing the outside of the wall. Open the elevation and select the wall (it will have a gradient pattern applied due to the curve). With the wall selected, copy to the clipboard. From there, create a new symbol fill, paste the image, and scale the settings as needed to show the design. By setting the fill origin and layering the fills, this will give you a gradient effect without using the other programs.

Moved to Tips&Tricks, at http://archicad-talk.graphisoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=1022