Changing Materials in XVL Studio. August 2009.

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Learn how to change materials in XVL Studio

 

 

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Often 3D CAD data will be delivered into XVL with all the parts in the same color. It is easy to assign different colors to parts in a 3D assembly in XVL Studio. Here's how:

Required:

XVL file, and XVL Studio (Basic, Standard or Pro.)

Windows PC - 2000, XP or Vista OS.


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Step 1. Open your XVL file in XVL Studio.

 

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Step 2. Open the Material panel in the Control panel box by clicking on the Materials tab at the bottom left-hand corner of the control panel.

 

 

The available materials will be displayed.
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Step 3. Add a new material by clicking on the 'add' button in the materials panel.

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Step 4. Double-click the new material from the material listing to change the properties of the material.

 

 

 
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Step 5. Input a unique material name, change the diffuse, emissive and specular colors as required. Change transparencies.

Click Set and Close to return to the materials panel.

 
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Step 6. Now select a part for which you wish to change materials, by using the 'select part' button on the main toolbar.

Select a part you wish to change (shown in red when selected)

 
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Step 7. Right click the material, and select 'Assign material'.

 

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Your material will now display in the selected color that you have defined, making it easier to distinguish parts in the 3D view.

 

 

XVL Studio is a powerful tool for the viewing, editing and authoring of 3D manufacturing data and information. You can find out more about XVL Studio at: www.lattice3d.com