Readme for AutoCADŽ Architecture EPix plugin April 2010 This application enables AutoCAD Architecture 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 to generate EPix files to open in PiranesiŽ. Piranesi must be installed on the computer to use this plugin. Installation: ============ 1) Issue the "appload" command in AutoCAD Architecture. 2) Drag the epix.lsp file to the briefcase icon below the "Startup Suite" label on the "Load/Unload Applications" dialog. 3) Quit AutoCAD Architecture and restart it Usage: ===== To save an image as an EPix file: -------------------------------- 1) Save your model to a file, if you haven't done so 2) Issue the "SaveEPix" command 3) Specify the height in pixels of the epix file. 4) Specify the name and location of the epix file to create. The current view will be rendered using the "Presentation" rendering preset and then converted to an epix file. Known Issues with EPix Generation: ================================= Clipping planes are not interpreted by Vedute, so objects excluded by clipping will appear in the depth and material channels of the epix file. Disclaimer: ========== The Software is being delivered to you AS IS and Informatix Inc. (Informatix) makes no warranty as to its use or performance. INFORMATIX AND ITS SUPPLIERS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. INFORMATIX AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL INFORMATIX OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF AN INFORMATIX REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY. Contacting us ************* Please visit our website at: http://www.piranesi.co.uk Or you can contact us by email at: info@piranesi.co.uk COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK INFORMATION: ================================= AutoCAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc. Piranesi is a registered trademark of Informatix Inc. in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and other countries. Piranesi is the subject of the following patents: US-6226000 EP-0870284 JP-3837162