defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
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When I change any part color, the emissivity changes to zero, which makes color very dark. Can I change the default to 50. I've changed my part template and it stays with at 50 on a new part, until i go to change the parts color. I'm just looking to change the default of the emissivity.






RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
Make sure to add the location by going to Tools-System Options-File Locations- Color Swatches
To modify the default color swatches in SolidWorks browse to their standard location which is typically C:Program Files\SolidWorks\lang\english\colorswatches
You can open the files with notepad and modify the default emissivity values and save the file back to the same location. I would recommend saving it as a different file name so that you have the original file as a back-up if needed. Let me know if you need more details....
Best Regards,
Jon Knabenschuh
Gemini CAD Solutions
http://www.geminicadworks.com
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Solidworks 2007
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
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RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
Best Regards,
Jon Knabenschuh
Gemini CAD Solutions
http://www.geminicadworks.com
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Solidworks 2007
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
I found it is easier to copy the standard swatch modify the settings with notepad and re-save it to a different location and name. Be sure to point to the new location or you will not be able to select it from the drop-down menu.
Best Regards,
Jon Knabenschuh
Gemini CAD Solutions
http://www.geminicadworks.com
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Solidworks 2007
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
I have about 6 flourescent lights surrounding my cubicle, but none near my desk.
Aside from that, I went to the template and modified the "ambient" to 1, where it was set to .3. Now the colors stay bright, without needing to reset the emissivity.
Does anyone remember when Cad meant black background and green geometry, and text? Ah what simpler times.
Thanks Tick
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
RE: defaulting color settings for every part-like emissivity
Thanks for the help and education guys.