Register Material Information in the Catalog

Register Material Information in the Catalog

This section explains how to register [Material] information in a catalog.
The [Fill Eyedropper] function allows not only color, but also material information to be extracted and registered to the catalog.
Notes
Before extracting information from a part, be sure to assign a material to it using the [Part properties].

Procedure:

[1] In the Catalog Browser, left-click [New] to create a new catalog.


[2] Click [Fill Eyedropper] in the [Visualization] tab.


[3] When the cursor changes to an eyedropper icon, left-click the part you want to extract information from.

[4] In the Catalog Browser, right-click to open the context menu.


[5] Choose what information to register. The available options are:
  1. SmartPaint: Registers only the extracted color information.
  2. SmartPaint and Material: Registers color, transparency, and material information.
  3. Transparency Only: Registers only the transparency information.
  4. Text Property: Registers custom property information of the item.
  5. All Properties: Allows you to selectively register color, material, transparency, and custom properties.
[7] As an example, select [SmartPaint and Material].

[8] The "Color", "Transparency", and "Material" will be registered.


[9] To apply the registered information to another part, left-drag and drop it from the catalog onto the desired part.


[10] The selected information will be applied to the part.


Please refer to the video below.

IC-088

Notes
It is also possible to edit the information after registration.