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3D Studio Max and Viz
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Informatix provides the following plug-ins for 3D
Studio Max and Viz. Panorama support is included in the plug-ins for
versions 4 and later. See the readme file in the download for
instructions on use.
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3ds max 6 and VIZ 2005 |
download
zip file
(197k)
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3D Studio MAX and VIZ Version 4
plug-in
For 3D Studio MAX Versions 4 and 5, and VIZ Version 4. |
download
zip file
(96K)
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3D Studio MAX and VIZ Version 3
plug-in
Version 3.0 of MAX/VIZ has a bug which can cause incorrect
material values to be assigned to some pixels. The plug-in works
around this bug as far as possible, but MAX users should upgrade
to 3.1 which fully fixes the problem. |
download
zip file
(81K)
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3D Studio MAX and VIZ Version 2
plug-in
For 3D Studio MAX Versions 2 or 2.5, or 3D Studio VIZ Version 2. |
download
zip file
(34K)
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3D Studio MAX and VIZ Version 1
plug-in |
download
zip file
(38K)
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ArchiCAD
On Windows, Piranesi support is included in Archicad 8.0 R3 and later.
To create an EPix file, use Save as from the ArchiCAD
3D window, and select Piranesi file (*.epx). ArchiCAD will execute a
photorendering with its photorendering settings in the photo rendering
window, add the additional .Epx info, and save the file. The
Photorendering settings need to be set as desired.
On Mac, Piranesi support is included in Archicad 9.0.
A plug-in for ArchiCAD 6.5 and 7 (Windows) can be downloaded from the Graphisoft
web site.
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Architectural
Desktop
You can render directly from Architectural Desktop into a Piranesi
format file, by downloading
a plug-in developed by Informatix and Autodesk.
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Art*lantis
Art*lantis versions 3.5 (Windows and Mac), and later come complete with
Piranesi support.
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Autocad
Autocad users can use Piranesi by exporting to 3DS format, and then
using Vedute to render the model in EPix format.
Vedute will also accept DXF files, but some 3D geometry types will be
lost in the process.
For plan and elevation working you can use File > Plot >
publishtowebPNG to generate a PNG raster file. In Piranesi use File
> New > Create an EPix file from an image file.
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Autodesk Building
Systems
You can render directly from Autodesk Building Systems 2005 into a
Piranesi format file, by downloading
a plug-in developed by Informatix and Autodesk.
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Cinema 4D R8
Informatix supply a plug-in for Cinema 4D R8. The download contains all
the files you need for both Windows and Mac OS X.
Windows users require Piranesi 3 with the latest
fixes. Earlier versions of Cinema 4D are not supported.
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Read
Me info
(2K)
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download
(72K)
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form*Z
Form*Z versions 3.9 (Windows), 4.0 (Mac) and later come complete with
Piranesi support. Users are encouraged to download the latest updates
from the Form*Z web site.
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LightWave
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Windows
Informatix supply a plug-in for LightWave[6] and later on
Windows
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Read
Me info
(6K)
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download
(190K)
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Mac OS X
Informatix supply a plug-in for LightWave[7.5] and later on Mac
OS X
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Read
Me info
(4K)
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download
(120K)
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Bentley Microstation
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Bentley MicroStation 8
MicroStation 8 (since v08.02.20.00) can produce Piranesi format
images and panoramas through Utilities > Image >
Save and Utilities > Image > Save
Panorama.
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Bentley
MicroStation/J (7.1)
For more information about generating EPIX files using
MicroStation/J, see the Piranesi
FAQ.
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MicroGDS
MicroGDS versions 5.2 and later come complete with Piranesi support.
Versions 7.1 and later can produce Epix Panoramas. Use the File
> Window > Export command.
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NavisWorks
NavisWorks 1.3 and later comes complete with Piranesi support. Use File
> Export > Piranesi EPix...
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RenderWorks
RenderWorks 11 comes complete with Piranesi support on Windows and Mac.
To export to Piranesi use, File > Export > Export EPix/Piranesi.
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SketchUp
SketchUp versions 1.2 and later on Windows come complete with Piranesi
support. Use File > Export.
SketchUp 3.1 offers direct Piranesi support on the Mac.
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VectorWorks
VectorWorks users can export their data into DXF format. Use View
> Standard Views > Top Plan, and then File >
Export > Export DXF/DWG. Then use Vedute to render the model
in EPix format.
Alternatively VectorWorks' sister product RenderWorks can be used to
create EPix files directly.
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Vedute
The Vedute viewer is supplied with all versions of Piranesi on both
Windows and Mac. It can produce Piranesi EPix and EPix panorama images
from DXF and AutoCAD .3DS files.
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