decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
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Good after noon, I am using sw2008 sp2.1 and I have a 2sub-assemblies and each have a different decal on them a decal on them. When I bring them into the new main assembly, I can see the decals, but when the sub-assembly is done rendering, the decals are not there. Is there a reason for this? Is there a way to make the decals visible? Thank you in advance for any assistance rendered.






RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
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RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
I believe that the issue occurs when you apply a decal at the assembly level. If you were to open a part in your subassembly then add a decal it will show up in the top level assembly. However if you apply the decal at the subassembly level it doesn't show up until you render. Confused? You should be.
I don't know...it's like it's weird er somethinn'...
Good catch.
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
If the card turns out to be unsuitable, that would give you grounds to request an upgrade.
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
If you have sub-sub-assemblies, make sure you have all assemblies open, else some of the decals will show as grey or black.
Today i really coulnd't figure out why some decals weren't showing after rendering, but i found a nice ans simple work-around solution (as you sometimes need to do with solidworks and photowork combination).
In the top assembly, simply hide and show the decal in the "render-tab". Go to the partfile where the decal is attached and re-apply the setting for illumination of the decal (matte, constant etc.)
now you decals will show again in the top-assembly!!!
Happy rendering!!!!!
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly
I have never had this problem before, but i changed some memory settings recently like the "3GB switch" and "open GL" in the options of solidworks. While working in Solidworks this morning i noticed some strange things with other programs and had to restart the computer. I have the feeling that my files were just corrupted which could be the reason that my decals didin't work.
Good luck!
RE: decal in a Sub-Assembly Not Visible in Main Assembly