Shade Professional

[Anonymous]

I recently stumbled upon this software:

http://graphics.smithmicro.com/article/articleview/1785/1/752?sbss=752

It states on their website that it integrates with ArchiCAD. Has anybody seen or used this software before?

The gallery examples look rather impressive, especially the light effects.

http://graphics.smithmicro.com/imagecatalogue/image/list/34?sbss=638

I would be interested to know what people think. For those who may have tried it, is it well integrated with AC? What is the learning curve like etc.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Djorde,

With the Art.Lantis site being up and down lately I was unable to look for a new plug-in. However I have a suspicion that the problems that I am having may go deeper than the plug-in. I have solved most of the smaller issues regarding lighting transfer etc. However, the "Catalogue" window is a constant problem. I do not know why it will not allow resizing. It is very testing.

[Djordje]

It might be your video card. I had multiple crashes and problems during the beta test of 2, that went away with the installation of the latest drivers. Then again, I am on ATI, so that might me related.

Abvent web site has also the link to report problems, and bugs, so please do it. Alain Picard of Abvent is also a member here, and I will alert him to your problem.

[Anonymous]

Many thanks again Djorde,

I must point out that I am only using the demo of version 2. I have no problems what so ever with my student version of 1.2. I love it! That is probably why I was so annoyed at the problems with 2. The main issue of the "Catalogue" window is all that is left so solve so I doubt it could be a graphics card issue. I run XP in "Classic" mode and have even tried to switch as suggested by the program, but this did not solve the issue. I will continue to use 1.2 for now and try the demo again when the new plug-in is released.

[Anonymous]

I suddenly ran into the catalog window dominating the screen too a couple of weeks ago. I did a search on the net and found I had to delete some items in the windows registry to fix it. I can't rember what it was tho. (Windows XP pro.)

[stefan]

jackrog1 wrote:
I suddenly ran into the catalog window dominating the screen too a couple of weeks ago. I did a search on the net and found I had to delete some items in the windows registry to fix it. I can't rember what it was tho. (Windows XP pro.)

Was it this?

> Question:
> How to do when the Catalog window can't be resized?
>
> Réponse:
> Menu Windows/Start item Run type regedit in the left column open the
> folder HKEY_CURRENT_USER then Software then Abvent do a right click on
> the folder Artlantis2 choose Delete then close the Registry Editor. At
> the next Artlantis launch display the Catalog window.

A student of mine asked it just last week. He had the answer, but did not understand what to do with it.

[Anonymous]

Fantastic! Thank you Stefan, I shall try this tomorrow.