how to set the colour of a part...

[mechjames]

Hi,
this is most likely a very easy question to answer but how do I change the colour of a part in the model space whilst in rendering mode shaded or is this something you can only do in the assembly space...?

many thanks,
James

 

[RyanVLee]

CTRL+J or Edit->Object Display

Ryan Lee
Design Engineer
Constar International Inc.

 

[cowski]

The answer depends on exactly what you mean by 'rendering mode'. If you are using a simple shaded mode, then go to Edit -> Object Display; if it is a studio shaded or high quality shaded operation (HQ is really only used to output a static render for a presentation or frame for an animation), then you will have to apply a material to the body to change its appearance.

 

[JohnRBaker]

And don't confuse the settings under...

Tools -> Materials -> Assign Materials...

...with what cowski was talking about. To find the place where making a 'material' assignment will actually change how a model is rendered, you will need to go to...

View -> Visualization -> Materials/Textures...

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA

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[mechjames]

got it - thanks guys...