Render Settings - Assy v Part
Render Settings - Assy v Part
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Hi folks.
Yet another question that I'm hoping has a real quick answer. :)
I think I may have changed a setting somewhere that was best left....unseterized :)
I've got my assembly finished, and I've come to render it. Now, it renders ok in photoview360, but i cant find a way to alter the colour of the stock materials (ie, making a blue or red cast-steel). This isn't a real problem,as I want to learn SW's inbuilt photoworks tools.
The problem I've got is that i can apply colors and finishes to different faces in part mode no problem (If i open up the part on its own, alter things and render it, looks great.)
However, if i render the model in assembly mode, it seems like each part can only have one colour or finish.
Is there a setting that carries my materials and finishes through, from part mode up to assembly mode?
I've included a pic if it makes things easier. The item on the left is a blue, cast alloy with uncoloured matt sides. The item on the right is exactly the same item, but it renders as all blue cast.
Thanks a lot for your time.
Yet another question that I'm hoping has a real quick answer. :)
I think I may have changed a setting somewhere that was best left....unseterized :)
I've got my assembly finished, and I've come to render it. Now, it renders ok in photoview360, but i cant find a way to alter the colour of the stock materials (ie, making a blue or red cast-steel). This isn't a real problem,as I want to learn SW's inbuilt photoworks tools.
The problem I've got is that i can apply colors and finishes to different faces in part mode no problem (If i open up the part on its own, alter things and render it, looks great.)
However, if i render the model in assembly mode, it seems like each part can only have one colour or finish.
Is there a setting that carries my materials and finishes through, from part mode up to assembly mode?
I've included a pic if it makes things easier. The item on the left is a blue, cast alloy with uncoloured matt sides. The item on the right is exactly the same item, but it renders as all blue cast.
Thanks a lot for your time.






RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Dan
www.eltronresearch.com
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RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Thanks for the reply :)
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Not to sound like a sales man but if you're trying to learn how to use PhotoWorks the 2009 PhotoWorks Step By Step guide might be a good investment. The 2008 guide is avaialble now and the 2009 guide should be ready in about a month.
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.axiscadsolutions.com
www.robrodriguez.com
http://www.robrodriguezblog.com
Eastern Region SWUGN Representative www.swugn.org www.nvtswug.com
SW 2007 SP 2.0
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
I'm learning SW after coming over from a Maya background. One of the hardest things imo is to actually stop thinking like a Maya user haha
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.axiscadsolutions.com
www.robrodriguez.com
http://www.robrodriguezblog.com
Eastern Region SWUGN Representative www.swugn.org www.nvtswug.com
SW 2007 SP 2.0
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.axiscadsolutions.com
www.robrodriguez.com
http://www.robrodriguezblog.com
Eastern Region SWUGN Representative www.swugn.org www.nvtswug.com
SW 2007 SP 2.0
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 08; CATIA V5
ctopher's home (updated Aug 5, 2008)
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SolidWorks Legion
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
We pay $5k to have stuff like that done here at an outside shop. Looks like I should hit my boss up for some training.
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
$5k? I would like to do some stuff for your shop!
I just need a copy of SW after Apr 2 (layoff date).
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 08; CATIA V5
ctopher's home (updated Aug 5, 2008)
ctopher's blog
SolidWorks Legion
RE: Render Settings - Assy v Part
PS - $5k??? - I have a paypal account and i am open to offers <grin>