Shadow casting

[Anonymous]

Hi I'm a new user to Archicad and im have an issue with getting shadows to show when i put my model into perspective view in the openGL engine.

I'm pretty sure the sun is actually showing as when I change the settings I can see a change in the ambiance of the model. Where can I find the settings to make all my elements cast a shadow?.

[Eduardo Rolon]

Right Click on empty space in the 3D window and select "3D Window Settings"

[Anonymous]

Ive already checked that setting and its still has no effect. I did wonder if it had something to do with the individual elements and if there is a setting to allow them to cast shadows?

[Barry Kelly]

Shadows for objects can be controlled in the scripts but for other elements there is no individual control - they all have shadows.

What is the percentage of sun in your 3D projection settings?
If it is set to 0% then there will be no shadows but if you still have a decent percentage for ambient light you will still see your model as being lit.

Barry.

[Anonymous]

Ive been playing around with the 3d projection settings and still no shadow when the model is in perspective. Would it be possible for you to send me a screen shot or your settings so i can replicate that to see if that will fix the issue?

[Barry Kelly]

Does this help?
3D window is viewing with OpenGL with shadows "On".

Barry.

[Anonymous]

Hi Thanks for this i have figured out what the issue is. The settings where right but my graphics card isn't up to scratch which is why i can see shadows with the internal engine and not openGL.

Thanks for all your help though, looks like i need to get a new laptop!

[Aquavit]

Hi i know this is a bit late to the party but I am having a similar issue... In my current model, the shadows seem to only be cast by the buildings, not trees, etc. I've not had this problem before, and don't believe I have changed any significant settings...

I've reviewed 3d styles (mac, 3d window settings) as suggested below (see attached) and played around with sunlight settings (attached also) for both a typical model that works and my current one that does not for some reason.

Any top tips gratefully received...

[Anonymous]

Did you check your trees settings if they have the shadow options disabled?