Artlantis F.A.Q.

Artlantis F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

The following questions are frequently asked by our Artlantis Userbase.

How do I export my ArchiCAD model to Artlantis?
What is the difference between Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio?
How can I deactivate-activate my ArtLantis license on different computers?

How do I export my ArchiCAD model to Artlantis?

Display the perspective 3D view in ArchiCAD
Select the File > Save as... command
In the file format list, choose the « Artlantis Render Studio 3 » option.
Click on the Save button, and the Export dialog box will be displayed:
The export dialog allows you to:

Create a new .atl file.
Update an .atl file already sent into Artlantis.

If you are creating a new file, then ensure to check the items to export:

Perspectives Cameras: All cameras created in ArchiCAD will appear on Artlantis's Perspectives Inspector List.
Lights*: All lamps inserted into the ArchiCAD project will appear on Artlantis's Lights Inspector List.
Sun*: The heliodon (geographical position, date and time) will appear on Artlantis's Heliodons Inspector List.
Unique Layer: If checked, all the ArchiCAD layers are exported into a single layer to Artlantis. If unchecked, all the ArchiCAD layers will be recovered into the Layers list of the Artlantis Objects Inspector.

*Note: If the Lights or Sun controls are disabled on the export dialog, open the ArchiCAD PhotoRendering Settings dialog box (Document > Creative Imaging), activate the Internal Rendering Engine and switch ON the appropriate light source.

See also our Artlantis tip on Using 'Reference Files' to update Artlantis scene files.

What is the difference between Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio? Artlantis is available in two different versions, Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio. Both versions offer the following functionality as standard:

Ambient and Artifical Lighting
Materials and Shaders
Objects, Catalogs and Postcards
Parallel and Perspective Cameras
Radiosity Calculations
Image Rendering
Post-Processing Effects

Artlantis Studio offers the following additional functionality:

Amination Effects
Animation Rendering
VR (Virtual Reality) Rendering

How can I activate-deactivate my ArtLantis license on different computers? License Activation:

Install Artlantis on your computer and open the application. Choose "Activate License" to launch the process (this palette will help you to activate Artlantis even after the evaluation period expires). When launching, Artlantis will check automatically for an Internet connection. • Locate the serial number* (composed of two numbers separated by a dash) that is shown on your registration card or was e-mailed to you. • Make sure you are connected to the Internet. Artlantis will have to connect to the activation server. • Enter the serial number. • Click on the Activate License button. A message will display confirming activation. Exit out of the message to display the open file dialogue. NB: *the serial number can be used regardless of whether you are using Mac or Windows.

Ambient and Artifical Lighting
Materials and Shaders
Objects, Catalogs and Postcards
Parallel and Perspective Cameras
Radiosity Calculations
Image Rendering
Post-Processing Effects