I am migrating from Inventor to Solidworks and I cant believe how bad things look on screen. what settings do I need to tweak?
I am migrating from Inventor to Solidworks and I cant believe how bad things look on screen. what settings do I need to tweak?
Robert,
Can you provide a screen shot of what you are seeing? That would help us aid you. There also might be issues with the computer requirements. When I ran Inventor I was using a $500 laptop with no problem. That thing would not even begin to run SW. In my opinion you will enjoy SW after you learn to think in a different manner while modeling. I liken it to if other CAD programs approach a problem from the right side, Inventor approaches it from the left. Not right or wrong, just different.
As others have stated, a screenshot is needed to be able to properly diagnose what you are seeing.
However, things to check...
1) Make sure the graphics card and driver are suitable for SolidWorks.
Graphics Card Drivers | Hardware & System Requirements | SOLIDWORKS
2) Adjust the Image Quality options to see if that makes a difference.
3) Adjust the Curvature Generation options.
the top image is SW no RealView.bottom View is Inventor normal view.
both appearances are something called Polished Brass. The middle is SW no RealView the color is listed as "color" Even with Real view on the display looks like a 4 color graphic. perhaps hundreds of colors. reflective environment seems lacking and dull. this is not an edge display issue its an overall ugly display.
I know I am on a steep learning curve here and many of my gripes will fade with time. in many ways like learning to drive a new car many of the same functions are labeled differently and in new places. this is not that ill have these issues fixed in few more days of running the software. I find it sad that I have to look at a crappy display. I open some parts and there is no definition until I turn on edges. I find that bothersome. I use edges on most of the time but need them to defining the muddy splotch that is my part just doesn't work.
the screen shots do have polished brass appearance allied. as for SW polished brass looking like brass it has a long way to go. look at a piece of new polished or machined brass and it looks nothing like what SW is offering. it looks more yellow/gold in tone not like brass.
I'm struggling to fine a good background and part representation on screen for day to day looks.
I can render any of these bits for presentation graphics no trouble there. but the day to day work environment is horrid. am I stuck or does anyone have a good solution?
Maybe I should just get an Etch-A-Sketch?
For a software package that spends like a sports car it sure handles like a Model T.
All;
I'm not Worried about getting a single part to look goo, I can do that no trouble. Its the overall aesthetics of the software. this stuff is just plain ugly to look at. maybe it will grow on me like a Citroen 2CV. I worry for my sore eyes. I know I will learn to make this stuff do back flips, it just wont be pleasing to the eyes.
What does your Inventor display look like? Pic??