BuildingGen Packager Panel

UI

Name

Function

A

Package Settings

The primary settings in the BuildingGen Packager panel include Package Name, Unit Size, Pack Tag, Style, and loading and saving iBuildingConfig.

B

Parts Settings

Modifies the settings of individual unit parts to better suit the building structure you’re designing.

C

Materials Settings

Customize the materials of the selected unit part to add stylized variations when creating buildings with the blueprint.

D

Child Elements

Displays the unit components parented to the selected unit part in the Parts section.

E

Archive

Saves the building pack and all of its content to a designated file location, making the assets easy to share.

F

Export for Publish

Exports the building pack and all its contents to Content > Custom Tab > Props > Props. This method of saving is recommended for publishing the BuildingGen package.

G

Highlight DRM (For Package Export)

Activating this feature highlights the names of copyrighted assets that are included in the building pack.

UI

Name

Function

A

Package Name

Shows the name of the imported building package. The name in the text field is editable.

B

Load iBuilldingConfig

Loads an iBuildingConfig into the BuildingGen Packager panel.

C

Save iBuildingConfig

Saves the settings of your building package into an iBuildingConfig file.

D

Unit Size

Input a number to adjust the unit size for the building styles in your building pack. The size can range from 0.1 to 10 meters.

E

Pack Tag

Opens the Edit Tags modal window, which allows you to customize the tags for the building style’s child elements.

F

Style

Displays the name of the selected building style. A blank field indicates that the building pack is devoid of building styles.

G

Edit Style List

Opens the Style List model window for adding and adjusting building styles.

H

Building Default Settings

Opens the Building Default Settings panel to adjust the basic and detailed settings. These settings will be utilized initially when creating buildings, using editors like New Building, BuildingGen, Rebuilder, Rebuild Level, and Add Level.

UI

Name

Function

A

Filter

Display unit parts that match the filter setting. Filters include part types, level types, Regular, and Cut Corner.

B

Copy

Copies the selected unit parts including their materials and child elements.

C

Paste

Pastes the copied unit parts at the bottom of the list.

D

Add

Import additional unit parts (.iProp) from external sources.

E

Delete

Deletes the selected unit part. This will also remove the associated materials and child elements.

F

Preferred

Enabling this option allows the unit part to be deployed during the construction process. Having multiple Preferred parts allows BuildingGen to randomly select from among them.

G

Include

Enabling this option makes the unit part visible in the Regular and Cut Corner options of the Custom Style panel. Deactivating this option will also turn off the Preferred setting for the unit part.

H

Name

Displays the name and thumbnail of the unit parts.

I

Type

Choose the part type of the selected unit part for BuildingGen to accurately position the parts in their designated locations within the units.

J

Ground Level

Use this option to allow BuildingGen to utilize this unit part for creating the Ground Level of the building.

K

Middle Level

Activating this to let BuildingGen use the chosen unit part in creating the Middle Level of the building.

L

Top Level

By enabling this option, the part will be available for the construction of the building’s top level.

M

Corner

Activating this option allows BuildingGen to use the unit part exclusively for Cut Corner pieces. Otherwise the unit part will be regarded as a Regularpiece.

N

Height (cm)

Adjusts the height of the unit part to maintain uniformity among the wall and pillar parts that reside on the same level. It can also be used to remove gaps between building levels.

O

Reset

Resets the height settings of the selected unit part to its default value.

UI

Name

Function

A

Copy

Copies the selected unit part’s materials.

B

Paste

Paste the copied part materials to the bottom of the list.

C

Add

Import materials (.iMtlPlus) for the selected unit part from external sources.

D

Delete

Deletes the chosen materials that are connected with the unit part.

E

Preferred

Enabling this option allows for the application of the material during the construction process. Having multiple Preferred materials allows BuildingGen to randomly select from among them for the associated unit part.

F

Include

Enabling this option makes the material available for selection during the construction process, by making it available in the Materials option of the Custom Style panel. Deactivating this option will also turn off the Preferred setting for the material.

G

Name

Lists the name and thumbnail of the materials linked to the selected unit part.

UI

Name

Function

A

Copy

Copies the selected child elements in the table.

B

Paste

Pastes the copied child elements to the bottom of the table.

C

Add

Loads child elements (.iProp) from external sources.

D

Delete

Deletes the selected child elements.

E

Preferred

When enabled, the child element will be used with the unit part during the construction process. Multiple child elements possessing the same tag will allow BuildingGen to randomly pick among them.

F

Include

When enabled, the child element will be applicable to the unit part during the construction process, by making them selectable in the Child Element section of the Custom Style panel. Deactivating this option will also turn off the Preferred setting for the child element.

G

Name

Displays the name and a thumbnail of the child element.

H

Tag

Shows the type of tag assigned to the child element.

I

Day Night Settings

Apply the day and night time materials to the selected child element.

J

Position Settings

Modify the position of the chosen child element attached under the selected unit part.