The 10 most frequently asked questions about Twinmotion 2018

1. What are the recommended system requirements for Twinmotion 2018?

Check the system requirements here.

2. How do I create a material in Twinmotion 2018?

First, use the material picker, which can be found in the “Arianne Line” in the tools section (1); pick the ground if you are in a new scene or pick any existing material in your project.

Then, switch between Single and Multi-mode in the material doc. (2)

Finally, use the “+” button (3) in Multi-mode to create a new material; click on the “More” button under each setting to import your own textures.

3. How do I modify image resolution?

You need to have at least one image. Each image can have its own resolution.

First, click on the “More” button under an image to get access to settings options (1).

Then, click on the “Camera settings” to get access to different options to customize your camera. (2)

Finally, choose the image size predefined under the “Output size” list, or click on the “More” button to enter a customized image size.

The output size by default is 2K. You can export an image up to 8K.

4. How do I modify video resolution?

You need to have at least one video clip.

First, click on the “More” option under the video clip to get access to video settings options (1).

Then, click on the “Camera settings” to get access to different options to customize your camera. (2)

Finally, choose the resolution predefined under the “Output size” list, or click on the “More” button to enter a customized resolution.

The video resolution by default is Full HD (1920×1080), but you can export a video up to 8K.

5. How do I integrate libraries in Twinmotion 2018?

First, import an object in Twinmotion. The imported object can then be found in the Scene Manager.

Right click on the imported object, and then choose “Add to user library.”

Now, when you go to the Twinmotion library and visit the category “User library,” the object you’ve imported is saved in this category.

Drag & drop it into a future project.

6. Which VR headset is compatible with Twinmotion 2018?

Twinmotion 2018 is compatible with Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE, as well as the Oculus Touch and VIVE controllers.

You can also navigate in VR mode using a game pad. Twinmotion is compatible with all gamepads using Xinput. For example: Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

7. How do I recover missing textures when importing a new project?

The “Missing image file” option is located in the Edit menu – Missing image file. You’ll find all the missing images and have the option to select a new path to find the missing textures.

8. Is it possible to activate the sound in an exported video?

No. The sound is only activated in real-time mode, which means in the real-time viewport and in BIMmotion.

9. What are the differences between Twinmotion single version and Team version?

Twinmotion single license is a stand-alone license. It can be activated on one computer at a time. To use Twinmotion single license on another computer, you need to deactivate the license on computer A, and then activate it on computer B. Click here to see how to deactivate a single license by yourself.

With Twinmotion Team, Twinmotion software can be installed on a number of computers across a physical LAN. You can use Twinmotion in floating license mode. A KeyServer manager allocates licenses on different computers according to the number of seats purchased with the network license. To learn how to allocate a Team license, click here.

In terms of functionalities, Twinmotion single and Team versions have the same features for editing your scenes. Apart from the floating license mode, Twinmotion Team allows you to place the entire software’s library on your server as a shared library. The shared library ensures that you’ll have a standard library: every team member has access to the same collection of materials and objects.

10. Is there an education version of Twinmotion 2018?

Yes, of course. As usual, Abvent offers free Twinmotion license to students, teachers, and schools.

For French schools and students, please check this page.

For international schools and students, submit your application via the Abvent Education site.

For any other questions, please don’t hesitate to open a support ticket at the Abvent Support Center.