Batch rendering allows several images to be rendered and exported while the computer is unattended. Each batch job retains its own view, rendering mode, resolution, and export settings.
The batch rendering job specifies the job name, rendering mode and options, and image dimensions and format, for the current drawing file.
Batch rendering does not retain geometry or lighting information; it saves the view, render, and export settings. To export different lighting situations for a scene, create sheet layer viewports and change the lighting with the Visualization palette (see Managing Lights and Cameras with the Visualization Palette). Viewports allow lighting overrides without affecting the lighting on the design layer. This method allows batch rendering of viewports of the same scene with different lighting conditions.
To create a batch rendering job:
Establish the desired file view and level of magnification.
The Export Image File settings determine the specific dimensions of the exported area and the visibility of objects (see Exporting an Image File).
Select View > Rendering > Create Batch Render Job.
The Create Batch Render Job dialog box opens. Specify the rendering job parameters.
Click OK.
► Click to show/hide the parameters.
The Marquee export area option in the Export Image File dialog box is not available for batch rendering jobs.
Create additional batch rendering jobs as required.
Batch jobs can be renamed, edited, or deleted from the Start Batch Render dialog box.
Once rendering jobs have been created, specify their order and the rendered file location.
To specify the rendering job batch:
When it is time to begin the batch rendering process, select View > Rendering > Start Batch Render.
The Start Batch Render dialog box opens. Select the jobs to be rendered and specify the file location for the resulting rendered images.
► Click to show/hide the parameters.
Click Start to begin the batch rendering.
The Batch Render Progress dialog box displays the status of the batch rendering. Press the Esc key to cancel the current job and proceed with the remaining batch jobs. Click Cancel to cancel all batch rendering jobs.
As each job is rendered, the resulting file is placed in the Results Folder.