7 Replies Latest reply on Jun 11, 2016 7:00 AM by Saurabh Nayak

How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard

Chris B. Jun 8, 2016 5:14 PM

I see Visualize Professional handles configurations but Standard does not. We are using Standard.

Question: My assembly has 4 configurations.

How to quickly render each one, with exact same angle and camera angle. (Other than using the 'default' angle it imports as).

I think I will have to have 4 separate Visualize projects for each configuration.

How to set same camera angles for all 4 projects?

Alternatively, I've tried checking the "Monitor File" box on import so that when I change configs in SW it would just change in Visualize. That's working now (see below).

My only guess is to change the default camera, as shown in the pic attached. Then create 4 projects, save SolidWorks assembly as one config, import into Visualize, render it. Create new project, change config in SW, save it, import again (still at 'default' camera), etc etc.

But what if you want two or three camera angles of each?

Is there an better/easier way?

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Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard

Chris B. Jun 8, 2016 10:03 PM (in response to Chris B.)

Actually the live linking is working now. In the SW model I changed the configuration. As soon as I save it in SolidWorks, I get a message in Visualize that says "The following original source data for this project has been modified. Do you want to re-import?"

I click yes. Wait a minute. And it shows the new configuration, at the same camera angle.

(Note: it only updates the configuration. When I change the material inside SW, it does not get updated in Visualize. Need to set all materials in SW first, then do this. Also, I guess it means using SolidWorks materials, instead of Visualize ones, to be really fast. Otherwise you're applying the same materials four times in the four Visualize projects.)

That will work for now, unless someone else has another good method
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Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard

Craig Schultz Jun 9, 2016 8:07 AM (in response to Chris B.)

Different models with same camera angles: You could just import multiple models into the project and hide as needed to maintain the same camera angle.

Multiple views: I set up our base project (new project template) to have 4 iso cameras, and the 6 ortho cameras. Then I just pan and zoom the models in the camera views to fill the view for render (output mode --> all cameras). This makes it easier for the ID guy to get the images he needs.
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- Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard
  
  Rob Rodríguez Jun 9, 2016 9:35 AM (in response to Craig Schultz)
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  You should also take note. Configurations in Visualize Pro are not the same thing as Configurations in SW. In general they work the same way. Configurations in Visualize allow you to have different materials, lighting, etc setups in the same model (much like SW allowing different model configs and PV360 settings) but the SW configurations don't transfer into the Visualize configurations. Not at this time anyway.
  
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  - Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard
    
    Brian Hillner Jun 9, 2016 12:17 PM (in response to Rob Rodríguez)
    
    Hi Rob, thanks for the clarification here. We will always strive to make the SW CAD --> Visualize pipeline as seamless as possible
    
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  Brian Hillner Jun 9, 2016 12:16 PM (in response to Craig Schultz)
  
  GREAT methods Craig! Thanks for sharing.
  
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  - Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard
    
    Craig Schultz Jun 9, 2016 4:12 PM (in response to Brian Hillner)
    
    Another thing for the ortho views, check the Orthographic View check box. This gets rid of the perspective "bending". Also lock the view unless you're panning/zooming. This keeps the camera locked straight on to the model.
    
    No problem. I learn a lot from the forums. Sharing what little amount I do know about saving some time is well worth the knowledge I get in return.
    
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Re: How to create multiple shots with same camera angle and different configurations in SolidWorks Visualize Standard

Saurabh Nayak Jun 11, 2016 7:00 AM (in response to Chris B.)

Hi Chris,

Another option would be to set the camera angle that you require for the first model and then 'Save Camera File' under the Cameras Tab.

Once you've done this you can create a new project and import your model with the new configurations. Then, rather than playing around with the default camera to achieve the same view, you could load the previously saved camera, which should give you an identical view to the original model.

It will probably take a bit longer than what Craig mentioned above, but it is another possible solution for the issue.
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