Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
After clicking on this button, we have the opportunity to navigate to the folder
where the new file is located. Select the file and click on the
Open
button to replace
the 3D model in Lumion with a new file.
Keep in mind that this will not work flawlessly, and the reason is because there are
changes that Lumion cannot track. For example, let's pretend we have a window
called
window_small_01
, and in the modeling package, we change the scale,
orientation, and position of this object. In Lumion, this object has a material called
Wood_01
, so when we reload the model, Lumion recognizes
window_small_01
;
updates the changes made to the scale, rotation, and position values; and assigns the
same material called
Wood_01
.
So far so good, but let's say that for some reason we changed the name of the object
to
Window_Small_01
. Now, when we reload the 3D model, Lumion sees a new object
and will not assign the
Wood_01
material. For us, it is the same object; the only thing
changed was the name, but for Lumion, this window is a new object.
These two Lumion features are really useful not only to deal with 3D model changes
but also to verify and correct some problems.
Common problems (troubleshooting)
The following are some issues that might occur while importing a 3D model.
There are also solutions to help you.
Problem
Explanation
Solution
Reload a 3D model, and a
message appears informing
you that there is an error in
importing the model.
When Lumion doesn't
have access to the drive
with the original file, it
gives this import error.
You need to replace the file,
and while doing this, you need
to set the new path for the file.
When you navigate around
the 3D model, some
surfaces might start to look
strange.
This can happen
occasionally when the
scene is so complex that
it cannot be processed by
the graphic card, because
it runs out of memory.
Rebooting the PC can help
clean the memory of the
graphic card. However, this
also has to do with the number
of polygons/3D points in the
scene.
When you import a 3D
model, Lumion crashes.
A complex model with
a lot of detail can make
Lumion slow while
importing the 3D model.
Unless the camera views need
loads of detail, you should try
to simplify the model for other
areas where there isn't a need
for high-detail 3D models.
