Lights in ArchiCAD

[Anonymous]

Hi Guys,

I have only recently started using archiCad and have just embarked on my first major project using this software. After creating a building in ArchiCAD and adding objects I want to put lights on the roof before I render it in Artlantis, however I cannot find any light objects in the objects library. Can anyone guide me in the correct direction?

[Barry Kelly]

You will need to use the light tool (looks like a light bulb) instead of the object tool.
Barry.

[Anonymous]

Thank you ver much Barry, you have saved me alot of frustration.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

Where can I find the Lamp Tool in ArchiCad 16? It does not show up in the ToolBox..

[Srinivas]

Zoetz wrote:
Hi,

Where can I find the Lamp Tool in ArchiCad 16? It does not show up in the ToolBox..

Did you check it here?

[Anonymous]

Can someone please help me! Im fairly new with ArchiCAD too. I have inserted lights as per comments below, but my space is still dark with only a little natural light coming in through windows. Would love some urgent help my assignment is due in at end of week

Thanks very much

Mel

[David Maudlin]

interiorperfectionist:

Lamps (lights) only work with rendering (CineRender in AC 18 ), they do not light the 3D Window. Also, the Lamps need to be turned on in the PhotoRendering settings (and the Lamps' settings).

You should add a Signature to your Profile (click the Profile button near the top of this page) with your ArchiCAD version and operating system (see mine for an example) for more accurate help in this forum.

David

[Anonymous]

Thanks very much David,

Thats all worked perfect, very happy now thank you!

[David Maudlin]

Melanie:

Glad you got he lights working, thanks for adding the signature.

David

[Anonymous]

Please may you help me David?
Archicad 18 Cinerender - placing of Winow lamp objects.
These are a T in plan.... is the cantral arrow of the T supposed to point in or out of the building and is the object placed on the exterior or interior of the wall line? I have tried all different configurations and it seems to make no difference in the render. I have the lamp setting on and the sun off as I have a sun object.

Your advice would be much appreicated as I cannot find any reference to this.
KR
Claire