Chapter 31. Rendering in 3D

Up to this point, you have explored several different methods of modeling in three dimensions in AutoCAD. To produce a “picture” of the model, you will probably want to render it. Rendering is a process in which you attach materials to the surfaces of your 3D objects, create lights to illuminate the objects, establish a viewpoint from which to view the model, and then transform the scene into a realistic rendering—or picture.

This process is generally straightforward, but it can require a bit of trial and error as well as an understanding of artistic and photographic principles to produce good results. This chapter ...

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