Cant work out how to use photorender

[CableQuip]

Alibre Design™ Professional 12.0
Hi
I cant work out how to use photo render. I go into tools>add ons>photorender and it sends me C:\Program Files (x86)\Alibre Design\Program\AddOns\AlibrePhotoRender\default.html

if i check the add on manager it appers to be there,

Thanks in advance

 

[DavidJ]

Have you downloaded and installed PhotoRender ? It is a separate piece of software available from your Alibre Downloads page.

 

[CableQuip]

Hi,

I checked my download page but i dont have the option.

 

[DavidJ]

Looks like you need to check back with Alibre Sales (or your reseller).

You should be entitled to either PhotoRender or Bunkspeed Shot - depending upon when you purchased Pro.

 

[lesspaul]

There is a fellow on these forums who has written two plugins to allow you to use open source (free) photo quality rendering systems. One plugin works with POVray, the other with Blender. Both are capable of producing professional quality renderings. I've been playing with both of the plugins and am thrilled with the result.

You can download the plugins and get more information from the programmer at: http://www.spiked3.com/AlibrePlugins.html

Don't be put off by the author's modesty -- the tools work great and he is incredibly responsive to feedback and questions.