the best 3d architecture program

[arena92]

I hope I'm in the right section.
I wanted to ask you what is the mile 3d graphics program to have realistic renderings and also have a large furniture library???
I have been using archicad for a few months, I find myself quite well, but I would like to know if there is even better.
I heard the most suitable are these: artlantis, archicad, cinema 4d and 3d studio max. but for my purpose what is the best really?

 

[gil]

Hi.
I try to sum up things a little bit because from the last question it seems opportune to reorder ideas.
the main specific programs for architectural design are: archicad, revit architecture and allplan.
I don't use them, but everyone has pros and cons, they're all good depends on the needs and tastes.
I mentioned them on the basis of their distribution in the prefessional sector, although there may be differences from areas to areas.

cinema4d and 3d studio max, are another thing. These are generic modeling software, not specific to architecture. therefore not suitable for the construction and management of an architectural project. but they are very powerful and with excellent engines to render. so sometimes they are used in studies for this purpose. but also the software mentioned before have reached very high levels.

artlantis, is a rendering engine that works in symbiosis with archicad and revit in order to improve the quality of renders. It's not modelling.

I hope I've been sufficiently clear.

 

[Legs]

I hope I'm in the right section.
I wanted to ask you what is the mile 3d graphics program to have realistic renderings and also have a large furniture library???
I have been using archicad for a few months, I find myself quite well, but I would like to know if there is even better.
I heard the most suitable are these: artlantis, archicad, cinema 4d and 3d studio max. but for my purpose what is the best really?

I don't know, but it's better that you're looking at as many options as possible.
a friend of mine who only deals with interior uses dcad vectorspace (has his own rendering module already integrated).
other excellent solution could also be vectorworks (just take the rendering module) that also exists in the interiorcad versions (they are specific for furniture but also for furniture in the xl version) but maybe it starts to be too evolved for your needs.
Not to mention that there are mobile libraries that can often be used even among several programs giving you the opportunity to continue using programs that you already use now.
for example here:http://www.doschdesign.com/find a lot of 3d elements to integrate into your scenes (try furniture).

 

[arena92]

Hi.
I try to sum up things a little bit because from the last question it seems opportune to reorder ideas.
the main specific programs for architectural design are: archicad, revit architecture and allplan.
I don't use them, but everyone has pros and cons, they're all good depends on the needs and tastes.
I mentioned them on the basis of their distribution in the prefessional sector, although there may be differences from areas to areas.

cinema4d and 3d studio max, are another thing. These are generic modeling software, not specific to architecture. therefore not suitable for the construction and management of an architectural project. but they are very powerful and with excellent engines to render. so sometimes they are used in studies for this purpose. but also the software mentioned before have reached very high levels.

artlantis, is a rendering engine that works in symbiosis with archicad and revit in order to improve the quality of renders. It's not modelling.

I hope I've been sufficiently clear.

Thanks for the answers. only another question, if I continue to use archicad, but for the renders I want to use artlantis, should I practically at finished work bring everything to artlantis?

 

[gil]

Yes, perhaps archicad also has a special export or wash system.
then open with artlantis and work in his work ambition.

 

[arena92]

Yes, perhaps archicad also has a special export or wash system.
then open with artlantis and work in his work ambition.

Thank you so much.. :smile:

 

[openoikos]

there is a special plugin to better manage export from archicad to artlantis. look here:http://www.artlantis.com/index.php?page=download/plugin/index

 

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[rossocaliera]

Hello, everyone.
I think the 3d software mile is for everyone what you know to use best..... .
each of us has a capacity to interpret the vision of objects and their creation differently, of course.
therefore there is no "best sw" but the best individual who gets the optimal result according to his intellectual capacity.
For example, I use rhinoceros to create the 3d, I carry it in max to render and use photoshop for the corrections of the case....I think it is a bit the common denominator for many 3d users. (also vue d'esprit, however, is not evil.....anzi)
years ago I used study tools on ws silicone graphics, big sw.... difficult but exceptional.
I could use it with windows, but the features of use are a little different.
each program has been built according to the needs of the various designers, and there is only to try them and check if it belongs to the way of thinking of the individual. . .
I hope to have been helpful to this forum...thanks and hello
roberto

 

[arfo]

Hello, everyone.
I think the 3d software mile is for everyone what you know to use best..... .
each of us has a capacity to interpret the vision of objects and their creation differently, of course.
therefore there is no "best sw" but the best individual who gets the optimal result according to his intellectual capacity.
For example, I use rhinoceros to create the 3d, I carry it in max to render and use photoshop for the corrections of the case....I think it is a bit the common denominator for many 3d users. (also vue d'esprit, however, is not evil.....anzi)
years ago I used study tools on ws silicone graphics, big sw.... difficult but exceptional.
I could use it with windows, but the features of use are a little different.
each program has been built according to the needs of the various designers, and there is only to try them and check if it belongs to the way of thinking of the individual. . .
I hope to have been helpful to this forum...thanks and hello
roberto

Yes, but the post does not concern generic 3d modeling, but the architectural one, which presents a little different problems (the representation in plant that is "simbolica", e.g.).
we say that the problem, in this case, depends also a lot on the type of design that is done: Some software goes well just to make houses, others work better for more complex structures, but then if you want to make the "casetta", maybe you lose more time.. .