Knowledge Base: Why can't I select just a part of the imported model?Ħ.3: Why do some Lumion material assignments go missing when you start LiveSync or re-import a model?.

If you want to assign a Lumion material to a specific surface, you must assign a unique material to that surface in Vectorworks before importing the model. Lumion will always combine surfaces that use the same material in Vectorworks.

If a model is far away from the Insertion Point in Lumion, you need to move the model closer to 0,0,0 in Vectorworks, before exporting it to Lumion.Ħ.2: Why can't you assign a Lumion material to individual surfaces?.

The Insertion Point for the Imported Model in Lumion corresponds to 0,0,0 in Vectorworks.

DAE fileĥ.1: Export your Vectorworks model to a Vectorworks Collada (.DAE) file:įile -> Export -> Export COLLADA (3D only).ĥ.2: Select these options in the export options window:Ħ.1: Why can't you see the model after importing and placing it in your Scene? Vectorworks 2019 SP2 and older: Export a Collada. However, it will take longer to export the.

DAE/ LiveSync file will be smaller and the imported model will be less complex. DAE/ LiveSync file will be bigger and the imported model will be more complex.

On: The exporter will attempt to remove unused double-sided surfaces and reconstruct surfaces with incorrect lighting.

Off: The exporter will not attempt to remove unused double-sided surfaces and reconstruct surfaces with incorrect lighting.However, if you prefer to export your model via a file, you can export a Lumion Collada file (.DAE) using the Lumion LiveSync for Vectorworks Export button in the palette. DAE format as it is faster and requires fewer resources. If you are using an older version of Vectorworks, please see section 4 below.Ĥ.1: We recommend exporting the model via LiveSync rather than via. Method A: LiveSync export (recommended)ģ.1: With Lumion LiveSync for Vectorworks and Lumion 9.3 and newer, you can immediately set up a live, real-time visualization of your Vectorworks 2019 SP3 (and newer) model: * Lumion 8.5 will work, although this functionality is not officially supported or guaranteed.ģ.

LiveSync (Method A) or Export to Collada DAE (Method B) using the LiveSync toolbar.Įxport a Collada. The best export method for your version of Vectorworks and Lumion Vectorworks

Knowledge Base: Download Lumion LiveSync for VectorworksĢ.

Please follow the instructions in this article to download and install the plug-in for your version of Lumion and Vectorworks: Install the Lumion plug-in for Vectorworks:

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