Render Mode Overview

AGi32’s Render Mode s available when the software is set to Full Radiosity calculation method. The Render tab will be unavailable when using Direct Calculation Method. AGi32's Render Mode allows you to interactively view a three dimensional representation of your job file. If you have previously calculated in Model Mode, the model will already be rendered when you enter Render Mode. If you have not calculated prior to entering Render Mode, you will be presented with a wireframe view awaiting calculation. The model must be calculated to be rendered.

Set the software in Full Radiosity Method image\onestep.jpg From the Control Bar select the Render tab .

AGi32 uses Radiosity calculations in concert with computer graphics functionality to create synthetic environments, both interior and exterior, that are photometrically accurate. This methodology allows for subtle effects that add realism to the environment, such as shadow effects and color bleeding. All reflective entities within the environment participate in the Radiosity solution, including luminaires, rooms, objects, pendants and poles. This means that a luminaire, whether switched on or off, will shadow other surfaces around it, as will poles and pendants.

Within Render Mode, you may create multiple Viewpoints, each with its own perspective and Display Settings, which may be used in an Imageport image in Reports.

The Common Toolbar provides preset views (top, bottom, primary elevations, and perspective views) in addition to interactive tools that allow you to view the model from any angle. Underneath the Common toolbar is the Viewpoints toolbar. Set a Viewpoint for each rendered perspective you like. Individual viewpoints can also have different display properties such as Pseudocolor and Model Overlay.

The View Toolkit provides animation and playback capabilities.

You may toggle Model Mode entities to show on top of the rendered environment with the Toggle Model Overlay command on the Status Bar. This allows you to create highly informative composite images where you can combine numeric and graphical results for presentation.