ArchVision RPC Content: July Trees Additions

We are proud to announce the July 2012 Deciduous Tree Additions Collection featuring 4 distinct Deciduous Trees. These deciduous trees include the lofty Deciduous Tree [3], dense leafy Deciduous Tree [4], wide branched Deciduous Tree [5] and the vibrant maroon Royal Maple [5]. These trees are ready to plant their roots into your next 3D […]

New ArchVision Software License Options

ArchVision Software License decisions just got easier! ArchVision Software Licenses bundle RPC Content and Plugins. This license includes all ArchVision RPC content and the AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Adobe Photoshop plug-ins. Users may purchase a Node Lock License ($249/year) which allows them to utilize plug-ins and RPC content on a single computer or a Floating […]

ArchVision RPC Content: July Plants Additions

All over the world people are experiencing record high temperatures this July, but you couldn’t tell it looking at these healthy plant specimens. Liven up your Summer’s renderings with these (3) beautiful RPC shrubs and flowers. The July 2012 plants additions collection features a shimmering blue Big Leaf Hydrangea, the dainty yellow Flowering Shrub [11] […]

ArchVision RPC Content: June Plants Additions [2]

We at ArchVision are celebrating the Summer Solstice with the release of four all new hi-res 2D plants into the ArchVision Content Exchange. This collection is perfect for Summer landscaping projects or a poolside garden. This collection features the colorful tropical Cordyline [3] native to many Pacific Island countries, Windmill Palm [2] a short version […]

ArchVision RPC Content: June Plants Additions

ArchVision is pleased to announce the addition of three new hi-res 2D plants to the All Access Exchange. This collection features Shrub [7] a sparse grassy shrub, Deciduous Shrub a colorful yellow shrub or Outdoor Grass, a leafy hedge grass. RPC All Access plan customers now have access to these four new hi-res RPCs and […]

ArchVision RPC Content: May Plants Additions

ArchVision is pleased to announce the addition of four new hi-res plants to the All Access Exchange. This collection features the vertically growing Euonymous [7] plant, Euonymous [8] a small bush perfect for a hedge or garden, Euonymous [9] with long leafy stems and Outdoor Plant [3] featuring gradient green to purple tips to add […]

V-Ray 2.0 is Now Available for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

The wait is over. V-Ray 2.0 for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 is now officially available. V-Ray 2.0 license owners can login into www.chaosgroup.com and download it now from the downloads area. This new version features: Support for 3ds Max 2013 Support for motion blur (transformation and deformation) with V-Ray RT and V-Ray RT GPU Optimized […]

ArchVision RPC Content: May Cars Additions

Looking for a new car? How about the economical fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra? Then again one might prefer something a little larger that will handle rough off-road conditions like the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Why choose? Get them both now in the May Cars Additions collection. RPC All Access plan customers now have access to these […]

Things to know about RPC Content and Revit 2013

While your overall day-to-day workflow won’t change with Revit 2013, you will find you are able to view RPC content with Realistic Visual Style Views using the new Material User Interface (MUI). The new MUI was recently profiled by Dan Stine in AECbytes and is definitely worth a read. Things to know: RPC content in […]

Easiest RPC Opacity Trick Ever

Just when I think I know everything there is to know about RPCs, I learn something new. My latest nugget of knowledge came from long time user Steve Phong, of Overland Partners in San Antonio Texas. Steve taught me a super easy way to change the opacity of RPCs using Mental Ray. I had always […]