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  1. 16th Jun 2012 08:33 pm #1
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    Default arcs not smooth when 3D rendering

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    i have a problem when rendering 3d objects having arcs.
    the arc in the rendered photo is not smooth and round !
    please help!
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    How far are you from the origin?
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    Have you drawn at 1:1 scale and correct units.
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    distance from origine around:30000
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    Try setting FACETRES system variable to the maximum value permitted (10).
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    Also turn Dynamic Tessellation to OFF.
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    It's something weird, because it seems like the window's ledge is rendering round and smooth, or i could be wrong...
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