15.4.4. Insert 3D model into perspective in Render window

The accurate matching of the model’s photorealistic image and the photo of its real life surroundings is done automatically in ARCHLine.XP^®.

• Use the Insert 3D model into perspective in Render window to create the photorealistic image of the model already inserted in the photo. Enter the name and extension (bmp, jpg, etc.) of the image.

Now you have two images in two separate (name.bmp and name_back.bmp) files. The first file contains the photo with the model in it and the second one contains only the photo. The size and the color of the second image correspond to those of the first one.

2The command applies the light conditions set in the 3D view toolbar – Rendering dialog box. So, before activating the command, set the desired light conditions in the 3D view toolbar – Rendering dialog.

You can often face typical problems such as for example when the side of the building covers the adjacent building in the photo. To overcome these obstacles, you need to edit the images:

• After creating the images the program automatically displays the image editor of ARCHLine.XP^® with the two images:

• Activate the image containing the picture of the model (name.bmp), then use the Destination documentcommand to specify it as a destination document.

Make the necessary correction by using the pixel brushes or the selection rectangle. Copy the desired parts of the name_back.bmp image onto the name.bmp image:

• With the help of the Rectangle selection icon select the area of the name_back.bmp image to be copied. Click on the Copy to destination icon and the desired part appears in the name.bmp image.

• Use the pixel brushes to copy smaller details. Select the type of the pixel brush you want to use, and overdraw the desired parts in the name_back.bmp image. While doing so you can see the cursor in the name.bmp image, copying the pixels.

&For the detailed description of the Image editor see Chapter 11.8.6. Image editor.