8 Replies Latest reply on Mar 2, 2011 4:00 AM by John Trinder

    Solid flat colour when modelling

    John Trinder
    John Trinder Feb 28, 2011 7:35 AM

      Is it possible to have the model displayed in a solid flat colour in the modelling window?

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        • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
          Deepak Gupta
          Deepak Gupta Feb 28, 2011 2:29 PM (in response to John Trinder)

          Welcome to SW forums John.

           

          Did you changing the display icon on the head up toolbar (refer pic) or under View > Display

           

          Also read this post for your future reference: Forum Posting

            • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
              John Trinder
              John Trinder Mar 1, 2011 4:03 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)

              Hi Deepak,

               

              It is the actual fill colour I would like to make a solid fill of R 197, G 214 & B 239 with no shading or reflections on the model. I have so far turned off all directional lights and upped the ambient light to 0.9. Depending on the intensity of the ambient light however results the brightness of the model, altering the RGB set in the material.

               

              Is there anyway I can set the RGB of the model regardless of light properties?

               

              Many Thanks

              John

                • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
                  Ajay Dhiman
                  Ajay Dhiman Mar 1, 2011 7:03 AM (in response to John Trinder)

                  Hi John ,

                   

                  Find attached video hope this helps...

                  &

                  if u want this color permanent in your part wheever you start modeling .

                  go to system options >colors

                  set their your requirements..

                   

                  Thanks..

                    • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
                      John Trinder
                      John Trinder Mar 1, 2011 8:34 AM (in response to Ajay Dhiman)

                      Thanks Ajay,

                       

                      This method still leaves various faces with different shading due to lighting, scene etc.

                       

                      The problem I am having is I need to match the layout of current corporate brochures, these were originally taken from AutoCad into Illustrator by a sub contractor. I have attached a screen shot of the desired layout. As you can see it is one flat colour, I was wondering if there is a method of setting the RGB and displaying similar to the attached?

                       

                      Many Thanks

                      John

                       

                      Example.png

                        • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
                          Charles Culp
                          Charles Culp Mar 1, 2011 12:19 PM (in response to John Trinder)

                          John,

                           

                          I do not believe it is possible to remove all shading. You can minimize shading by:

                          turning off RealView

                          going with an all white scene

                          deleting ALL lights

                          upping the ambient light as required

                           

                          You may still have to hand-color correct to get the correct RGB output. I will try and send this post to a couple rendering experts and see if they have any insight.

                  • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
                    Nick Goodrum
                    Nick Goodrum Mar 1, 2011 9:25 AM (in response to John Trinder)

                    John,

                     

                    I believe this will work for you.

                     

                    Select Plain White for your scene.

                     

                    Then delete the lights.

                     

                    See attached pics.

                      • Re: Solid flat colour when modelling
                        Rob Rodríguez
                        Rob Rodríguez Mar 1, 2011 12:56 PM (in response to Nick Goodrum)

                        This is the method I would use to achieve.  It does assume though you have PhotoView 360 for rendering and an image editing program (even a free one like www.paint.net would work).

                         

                         

                        In SW be sure PV360 is added in under tools options.  Open the scene editor in the display manager, RMB edit scene.  Set the background to color and choose the desired color you want the model to be.  Uncheck the floor shadows option.  Close the scene editor.

                         

                        Open PV360 options, icon in the upper right on the display manager.  Set the size of your image output at the top.  Near the bottom check the box for contour rendering.  Choose the contour only option (the first one) and then choose the thickness and color of your contour line.

                         

                        Render the model.  You'll have a completely flat color image of your model (it will match the background color you set) with the outline of your model.  You can strip the background area around the model out using an image editor.

                         

                        Contour example.JPG

                        Contour example 2.JPG