Visualizations

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Oct 31, 2022


There are several ways to create robust visualizations of your InfraWorks models. This section teaches you to create a model snapshot and a storyboard in InfraWorks.

Part one includes: Creating model snapshots in InfraWorks

Part two includes: Creating storyboards in InfraWorks for visualization part one

Part three includes: Creating Storyboards in InfraWorks for visualization part two

 

Creating model snapshots in InfraWorks

A snapshot is a rendered image of the current view that is saved at the resolution and in the location you specify.

Exercise files:

Hartebeesport Dam.Zip

Estimated time to complete topic:

10 minutes

Topic steps:

6

1. Zoom and Pan to the desired view of model.

2. Use Model Explorer to display or hide feature classes. Only those shown are included in the snapshot.

3. Specify the visual effects you want to apply to the view before saving the snapshot image.

To specify...Click...
Graphics options such as water reflections and shadows.3D Graphics
Model generation options, such as building facade detail, facade brightness, and pre-computed ambient occlusion (for shadow effects).Model Generation
Sun and sky settings for shadow accuracy.Manage  Display    (Sun & Sky)
Exposure and rendering options.Views menu     (Visualization)

Tip: To display clean white building facades, select Facade Brightness here, and on the Visual Effects panel, set Sun Color off.

4. Navigate to the road with the red trees along the median. Pan, Zoom & position your screen to a view you would like to capture.

5. Once you have the desired view, in the present/share tab, expand the Present panel and select Create Snapshot.

6. Specify the file name and save location, as well as the resolution and aspect ratio. Click Save.

 

 

Ready for more? Head to Visualizations part two for: Creating storyboards in InfraWorks for visualization part one

 

Or go back to the AEC Collection Quick Start Guide for Civil Engineers



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