QuickTime VR Object Export

When RenderWorks is installed, the QuickTime Virtual Reality object option is added to the list of export file choices. This command creates a QuickTime VR object file of the selected object, which can then be opened in QuickTime. The current rendering mode is used to create the movie. The size of the VectorWorks window determines the size of the final movie window.

QuickTime is a separate program available with VectorWorks. It includes Movie Player, for viewing several different file types.

QuickTime must be installed to view or create QuickTime movies. It is available on the VectorWorks CD.

To export an object as a QuickTime VR object:

1.	Render the drawing with a RenderWorks rendering mode.

2.	Select the object to export.

Due to a limitation of the LightWorks library, RenderWorks backgrounds cannot be exported.

3.	Select File > Export > Export QuickTime VR Object.

The QTVR Object Options dialog box opens.

4.	Select the number of frames and spin options for creating the VR object file, and then click OK.

 

Parameter	Description
Frames	Specify how many frames to create in the file; more frames take longer, but increase the quality of the exported file. Total Frames displays how many frames will be created based on the horizontal and vertical frames specified.
Horizontal	Specifies the number of horizontal frames to create
Vertical	Specifies the number of vertical frames to create
Spin	Specify the angular sweep desired, relative to the front view of the object
Left	Indicates the left pan angle (0 to 180 degrees)
Right	Indicates the right pan angle (0 to 180 degrees)
Above	Indicates the angle above the horizon (0 to 90 degrees)
Below	Indicates the angle below the horizon (0 to 90 degrees)
Fix Lights	Specifies whether lights are fixed to the model or camera as the camera rotates
To Model	Fixes the lights to the model; the camera appears to rotate around the model and the lights remain stationary
To Camera	Fixes the lights around the camera; the model appears to rotate

5.	Specify the .mov file name and location, and click Save to generate the QuickTime movie. For information on playing the QuickTime movie, see Viewing QuickTime Animations.