Mastering AutoCAD® for Mac®

Chapter 21

Rendering 3D Drawings

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use rendering tools in AutoCAD to produce rendered still images of your 3D models. With these tools, you can add materials and control lighting. You also have control over the reflectance and transparency of objects.

In this chapter, you’ll learn to do the following:

• Simulate the sun
• Create effects using materials and lights
• Control your render quality
• Print your renderings

Testing the Waters

Before we get into the main tutorial in this chapter, let’s first take a peek at what’s possible with AutoCAD’s rendering tools. This first exercise will give you a chance to learn how you can quickly see a rendered view of a 3D model and how you can easily add materials to objects. ...