PWATSON Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 HI All, Is it possible to add colors to an assembly level only and have the linked parts remain different colors. Almost like using an Assembly feature. What i am trying to accomplish is to have my parts which are bare steel to remain as bare steel and then when i link them into an assembly have the final assembly all painted.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKevin Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 There is no SmartPaint control at the assembly level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Peter, If you're using externally linked Parts that are inserted into Assemblies, then the following might work for you. However, you need to be aware, that it's not possible to have different colors for the same Part within the same Scene. "Design Variations" allow you to assign specific colors to each DV if wanted. So, for your Parts you could have "Painted" and "Unpainted" DVs. Then when you insert one of these Parts within an Assembly, you could use "Add to Active Configuration" within the "Design Variation Dialog" to link the desired DV of the Part (Painted or Unpainted) to the current Configuration of the Scene (into which it has been inserted). Let me know if this doesn't make sense, as I can potentially make a video in the weekend. Malcolm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWATSON Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 Hi Malcolm, Design variations and parameters is one area of Ironcad I have never really learned so a video would be great but don't ruin your weekend making one.. Weekends are for fun stuff. We have our thanksgiving long weekend here so i am going to be sitting back, relaxing on the deck, and eating a pile of turkey and food with friends and family. I don't plan on being back in the office until at least Tuesday. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Hi Peter, The weather hasn't been favorable for cycling (one of my fun things to do), so I've been working today. It helps that my wife is away working this weekend as well. Attached is a video that I hope demonstrates well enough what is possible with "Design Configurations" and "Scene Configurations". I've also attached the Scene files used in the video. One of the great things about "Design Variations" is that they are saved with the Part (or Assembly), and not with the Scene. As a result, "Design Variations" are saved with the Part (or Assembly) when dragged into a Catalog. This is not the case with "Scene Configurations" (which are Scene specific). Malcolm IRONCAD - Design Variations - Applying Colors.mp4 ASSEMBLY.ics PIE.ics PYRAMID.ics SPHERE.ics SUB-ASSEMBLY.ics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWATSON Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Hi Malcolm.. Thankyou for that video. That was super helpful and really well explained. Now I can have my modeled parts visually represent he actual finished products. Nicely done. Take care and I hope the sun will shine on your next ride. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Crowe Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) Hi Peter, I'm pleased to hear that it was helpful. For the sake of other users (who aren't necessarily interested in changing colors), the principles demonstrated in the video are applicable to any type of Design Variation (including sizing, suppression, and properties). Malcolm Edited October 11, 2023 by Malcolm Crowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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