#Architectural Vis.
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Joel,
Thanks for your reply. I did "test drive" Upfront when it first came out for
Windows. However, as with most 1.0's I found it to be really "buggy". I liked
the way it quickly laid out geometry. I never got past the bugs to lay out any
real work. Whenever I tried to import 2D DXF data, the display would go crazy
and eventually lock up. It reminds me of what I consider a better
architectural program – ArchiCAD. Although it's five times the price of
Upfront.
What kind of architectural rendering do you do? Do you use it as a design
tool, presentation tool, or both. I'm not a registered Architect, so I mostly
contract my services to other Architects. I like it this way, where I don't
have to worry about making design decisions. I'd never get anywhere, If I had
to keep starting over.
Keep in Touch,
Darrin Sabin
>>I did "test drive" Upfront when it first came out for Windows. However, as
with most 1.0's I found it to be really "buggy". I liked the way it quickly
laid out geometry. I never got past the bugs to lay out any real work.<<
I had problems with the initial release as well but I think most of the bugs
were related to by display driver (the notorious Diamond Stealth Vram). The
1.1 version is much more controlled. You should give it another try.
>>What kind of architectural rendering do you do? Do you use it as a design
tool, presentation tool, or both. I'm not a registered Architect, so I mostly
contract my services to other Architects. I like it this way, where I don't
have to worry about making design decisions. I'd never get anywhere, If I had
to keep starting over.<<
I do all levels of rendering from 3D computer "sketches" to full blown
"photorealistic" productions. All of these depend on the design and its
purpose. I've found Upfront to be a terrific design tool and RenderizeLive the
perfect complement with its fuller rendering toolbox. So I use the combination
to both design and present.
I'm not "registered" either but I do a great deal of design work and pure
rendering work for other clients.
joel*