Setting Up Real-Time Rendering with Lumion LiveSync and Revit 2017

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Introduction

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Are you tired of manually exporting and importing architectural models between Autodesk Revit and rendering software like Lumion? With the free Lumion LiveSync plugin, architects can now enjoy real-time rendering capabilities directly within their favorite CAD application. In this article, we will walk through a step-by-step guide on how to set up an instant connection between your version of Revit 2017 (or higher) and Lumion.

Prerequisites

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Before diving into the tutorial, make sure you meet these minimum system requirements:

* Autodesk Revit 2018 or later (Revit LT is not supported)

* Microsoft Windows 10/8.1/8 (64-bit only; Win7 may work but not officially supported)

Step-by-Step Setup

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### Step 1: Download and Install the Lumion LiveSync Plugin

To get started, download the latest version of the Lumion LiveSync plugin from 'this link'(https://www.lumion.com/en/downloads/). The installer should automatically detect whether you have a compatible edition of Revit installed on your system.

Once downloaded, double-click on `LuminaLiveSyncSetup.exe` to begin the installation process. Follow all prompts and select the desired destination folder (default is recommended).

### Step 2: Launch Autodesk Revit

Open up your copy of Autodesk Revit by double-clicking its desktop shortcut or searching for it within the Start menu.

### Step 3: Enable LiveSync in Lumion

Launch Lumion from either a desktop icon, start menu entry, or via an existing project file (.LUX). If you don't have Lumion installed yet, download and install the latest version 'from here'(https://www.lumion.com/en/downloads/).

Once inside Lumion's main interface:

1. Click on `Help` > `LiveSync`

2. In the resulting dialog box, checkmark both boxes labeled 'Enable LiveSync' and click OK

### Step 4: Create a New Revit Project or Open an Existing One

If you haven't already done so, create a new blank project in Autodesk Revit by navigating to File > New (or pressing Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows). Alternatively, open up any existing model that you'd like to use for testing purposes.

### Step 5: Insert the Lumion LiveSync Plugin into your Revit Project

To insert the Lumion LiveSync plugin into your active Revir project:

1. Click on `Extensions` > `Get More Apps`

2. In the resulting dialog box, type 'Lumion' in the search bar and press Enter

3. From the results list, select Live Sync and click Install

Once installed successfully, you should see a new toolbar icon labeled `Live Sync` appear at the top of your Revit interface.

### Step 6: Configure LiveSync Settings within Lumion's Preferences Pane

To fine-tune various aspects of real-time rendering with Lumion LiveSync:

1. Launch Lumion

2. Click on Help > Preferences

3. In the resulting dialog box, switch to the `Live Sync` tab

4. Adjust settings as needed (e.g., resolution quality, frame rate cap)

### Step 7: Establish a Real-Time Connection between Revit and Lumion

Now that you've installed all necessary plugins and configured your preferences:

1. Select an arbitrary object within your active Revir model by right-clicking on it

2 Click `Live Sync` from the context menu to establish real-time rendering capabilities with Lumina.

Troubleshooting Tips & --------------------------------

If you encounter any issues during setup or while using LiveSync, refer to these common troubleshooting tips:

* Ensure that both Autodesk Revit and Lumion are running under administrator privileges.

* Check your network connection for latency or packet loss; a stable internet link is required for smooth real-time rendering.

In conclusion, with the free LuminaLiveSync plugin from 'here'(https://www.lumion.com/en/downloads/), architects can now easily set up an instant, two-way data exchange between their favorite CAD application (Revit 2018+) and advanced rendering software like Lumina. This article provided step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Live Syncing your Revir models in real-time using the latest version of this powerful tool.

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