Model > Lights and Material Setup

Model > Lights and Material Setup

Model > Lights and Material Setup

Use this menu option to adjust the appearance of the composite relief shown in the 3D view.
The Lights and Material  button on the Model toolbar is a shortcut for this menu option. The availability of this button is license dependent.

  • Using up to four different lights to illuminate selected areas of the composite relief;
  • Changing the colour of the composite relief to match that of the actual block of material used in the manufacturing process;
  • Changing the background colour or filling it with the artwork on a selected bitmap layer; and
  • Projecting the artwork on a selected bitmap layer or a reflection map onto the composite relief.

This allows you to create an authentic impression of the machined piece.
The availability of this feature is license dependent.


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