Masking

[John Ferris]

I have an exterior rendering with a fountain. The fountain has become part of the mask for the sky. Any ideas? Thanks - John

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

Object Properties->No Transparent Alpha

[John Ferris]

Thanks Roy!

[John Ferris]

Roy,

The masking works now, but the fountain has become black...? Image file and acad file attached.

Thanks,

John

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

Not sure what's up here-- looks like some sort of precision problem with e0.  With e4 I get this:

[John Ferris]

...I like that much better. Not sure how to use e4, do I just need to update to the latest experimental version?

Thanks - John

[George Ioannidis]

type in autocad command

(nxtengine 4)

*with parenthesis*

or under Lighting section of Accurender under the Advanced tab, select Hybrid in engine type.

[John Ferris]

Thanks George. Can that happen after I have already typed ar5? Using version 317.

[John Ferris]

Nevermind...It works. Seems I will need to let it render longer than the standard engine?

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

It can take quite a bit longer depending on your scene.