1. Highly accurate import of model data for lighting and optical simulation into Unreal Engine 5
OmniPort / UE makes it possible to import models for lighting and optical simulation created with Lumicept into Unreal Engine 5. When importing, not only the shape of the model, but also the member and light source settings set in Lumicept are converted on Unreal Engine 5 so that they are as equivalent to the settings on Lumicept as possible.
One of the features of Lumicept is that BRDF and BTDF can be used to express the reflection and transmission characteristics measured for existing members, but even if they are used, Unreal Engine The conversion is done so that it looks as close as possible to the 5 above.
This import to Unreal Engine 5 by OmniPort / UE is not only the model data created by the standalone product “Lumicept”, but also the add-on product “Lumicept” for CAD “CATIA” manufactured by Dassault Systèmes of France. You can also do things created with “/ CA”. Therefore, it is possible to utilize the model created by CATIA with the member and light source settings provided by Lumicept / CA on Unreal Engine 5.
2. Interactively manipulate realistic models with real-time rendering
The model converted for Unreal Engine 5 by OmniPort / UE uses the real-time rendering function of Unreal Engine 5 with a performance of several tens of frames per second, and interactive operations such as walkthrough with the same responsiveness as a video game. It will be possible to do it.
In this real-time rendering, when using a graphics board that supports ray tracing by hardware such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX series, it is more realistic than the expression of reflection and transmission by the conventional graphics board. Display can be performed.
In addition, since the conversion by OmniPort / UE is performed using the “Lumen” function of Unreal Engine 5, not only the direct light from the light source but also the indirect light whose surface of the object is a secondary light source is expressed. Masu * 1.
Since the conversion result can be freely edited on the editor of Unreal Engine 5, the user can give the object an interactive action or add a sound effect.
* 1 There are restrictions on the expression of indirect light, and it may not work effectively.
3. Available on various devices
Models converted by OmniPort / UE can be used on a variety of devices running Unreal Engine 5. This includes personal computers, smartphones and tablets, virtual reality goggles, and gaming consoles.
This makes it possible to use models for lighting simulation and optical simulation created on Lumicept on these various devices. For example, you can interactively operate and present a model for Lumicept created for lighting simulation of interiors of buildings and automobiles on Unreal Engine 5.
■ Product data
| Product name | OmniPort / UE version 1.0 |
| Scheduled release date | Mid-June 2022 |
| Supported OS / Platform | Lumicept version 11.0 or later Lumicept / CA version 5.0 or later (Epic Games) Unreal Engine 5.0.1 |
| price | Free * 2 |
* 2 Only available to those who are using Lumicept or Lumicept / CA’s annual maintenance service.
■ About Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is a game engine developed by Epic Games in the United States that features a high-speed, high-quality display mechanism. Although Unreal Engine was originally developed mainly for the development of video games, in recent years there have been increasing examples of utilizing its real-time and realism for purposes other than games. Unreal Engine 5 is the latest version. Unreal Engine 5 is free to use unless you use it in a commercial product of a certain size. For more information about Unreal Engine 5, please visit the website below.
https://www.unrealengine.com/ja/unreal-engine-5
■ About Lumicept
Lumicept is a hybrid optical simulation software developed for designers, engineers and researchers in the fields of optics and lighting. Its powerful 3D light simulation function has been a very useful tool in the development of products in which light plays an important role, such as lamps and indicators for automobiles, various lighting equipment and optical films, since its introduction in 2013. It is used by our customers. Lumicept is characterized by its hybrid nature, which combines the capabilities required by optical simulation and computer graphics, not only to analyze the propagation of light, but also to generate realistic images. For more information about Lumicept, please visit the website below.
https://integra.jp/ja/products/lumicept
■ About Integra Inc.
Integra Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO Takashi Hyodo) develops and sells software products for optical simulation, and provides related services. Since releasing the first product in 1986, as a pioneer in this category, we are continuously working on technological development and product improvement to solve various problems faced by customers related to lighting and optics. The current main product is the optical simulation software “Lumicept”, which is used by many domestic and overseas customers as a tool to realize advanced lighting / optical simulation in the automobile, construction, electrical equipment, chemical products, and other industries. We have you use it. For more information about Integra Inc., please visit the website below.
https://integra.jp/ja/
■ Reference image
(Original data on Lumicept. Rendering result by Lumicept)
(Data for Unreal Engine 5 converted by OmniPort / UE. Rendering result by Unreal Engine 5)
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