5 Replies Latest reply on Apr 23, 2014 1:24 PM by Todd Bennett

Change wireframe colors on exported parts?

Todd Bennett Apr 23, 2014 9:36 AM

Is it possible to have the wireframe colors of an exported part match the part's color? Our CNC programmers use the colors to quickly identify the thickness. They use the wireframe most of the time (let's not debate that topic).

How do I change the wireframe color to match the part's color so the exported part's wireframe is the same color as the surfaces?

Re: Change wireframe colors on exported parts?

Glenn Schroeder Apr 23, 2014 9:52 AM (in response to Todd Bennett)

With the part open, go to Tools > Options > Document Properties > Model Display and check the box for "Apply same color to wireframe, HLR and shaded". With this checked your part will reflect the shaded colors when displayed as HLR or Wireframe. I don't know if that will carry over when exporting to another file type.
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  Todd Bennett Apr 23, 2014 11:03 AM (in response to Glenn Schroeder)
  
  Yup. I already tried that. It does not carry over when exported. Sorry, I should have mentioned that.
  
  In addition, I have tried STEP, IGES, and SAT types without any luck.
  
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    JOHN GEORGE Apr 23, 2014 11:35 AM (in response to Todd Bennett)
    
    Todd,
    
    It's depends on the CAD system it is imported
    I tried iges and step, it maintains the part color when it is opened in other CAD
    When you save/export as step, make sure you select 214 (203 doesn't transport colors)
    
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      Todd Bennett Apr 23, 2014 1:14 PM (in response to JOHN GEORGE)
      
      I think you may be right. When I bring them in to AutoCad they are black. When I use Inventor they are correct - no matter which Step version. Mastercam has its own color as well as Creo (Pro/E).
      
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      Todd Bennett Apr 23, 2014 1:24 PM (in response to JOHN GEORGE)
      
      BTW, the surfaces and solids are always fine. It is the wireframe that is troublesome. Not sure if you got that, because not all CAD packages gave me a good result.
      
      In fact, of the five, only Inventor had the proper colors. Even SolidWorks has the wrong colors. I didn't try NX and I don't have Catia.
      
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