archicad not saving 3D in view map?

[cocoloco]

Hi!

I usually use Archicad just for floor plans and elevations, while we rely on 3ds Max or similar tools for renderings — so this is my first time using Archicad for that purpose.

I noticed that when I created a rendering, it opened in a separate window. Then, when I was saving and closing the project, it prompted me to save the renderings, which surprised me a bit. But when I reopened the file, I couldn’t find the renderings anywhere. I expected them to be saved in the View Map — is that not the case?

Just to clarify: does Archicad generate 3D renderings but not save them internally in the project file unless they’re explicitly added to the Layouts or saved as Views? (?????)  😄 

[Ricardo Lopez]

Hi @cocoloco 

You can render your image and save it as an external image file and then place it as a Figure in the layout. That might be the best way for your computer performance.

You can also save the view and set the View Settings so it Generates in: PhotoRendering Window and place that as a Drawing in the layout. This could updated automatically or manually when you change something in your model as needed.

It is up to you.

Best regards.

[Rick van Doleweerd · Accepted solution]

You could also use the Camera function, if you have defined your view, go to 3D navigation extra's > place camera in path. It will save your viewpoint and you can add different view settings to it later. 

When places on a lay-out you can change the resolution in the camera view settings for a high resolution output. 

[cocoloco]

thank you so much!