1. Install Veras
NOTE: Only ArchiCAD 28 for Windows and Mac are supported.
Windows
- Download the MSI installer: EvolveLAB_Veras_Setup.msi
- Run the installer by double clicking the downloaded file
- Click, agree & next to go through the install steps.
- NOTE: Make sure that ArchiCAD is closed during this process. If ArchiCAD was opened, then restart ArchiCAD
Mac
- Download the DMG installer: Veras_Setup.dmg
- Open the dmg by double-clicking it.
- Double-click the “Add-Ons” folder first, to open it within the Finder. Then drag the “Veras” folder into that opened Finder window. Simply dragging the “Veras” folder over the “Plug-ins” folder icon, within the dmg, will not work.
2. Setup View
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Open a model in ArchiCAD. We used this sample model (click link to download): VILLA PATIO
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NOTE: to try other models, see the ArchiCAD sample models here
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Open a 3D Perspective view
3. Start Veras
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NOTE: The installer should automatically enable and display the add-on to the menu bar. If not, follow the optional steps below.
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OPTIONAL: Ensure the Veras Add-On is enabled within the Add-On manager
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OPTIONAL: Add Veras to Menu Bar
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Launch the app
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Create a user account or sign-in with an existing account
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You will be prompted to accept the EULA, and select the optional settings for analytics
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Take a walkthrough thorough the basic functionality of the app
4. Render the View
- Select a preset
- Press the render button
- (Optional) Save the image
5. Updating the View
- To update the ArchiCAD view to Veras, click the “Refresh Preview Image” button (the circular arrow icon) in the toolbar
- You can toggle between the ArchiCAD view and the Veras renderings using the Eye icon button on the top of the toolbar
