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Title: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: pupdogg on November 13, 2014, 12:46:05 PM
Please see image_2.jpg, it has one (1) object with multiple instances...full view can be seen in image_1.jpg. I am trying to place the "red" label (which will actually be one [1] image) across the top plane of all of the instances of this object...how can I do this? The end result should be that all instances have one (1) image showing from the top-left instance to the bottom-right. Please help.
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: Rex on November 17, 2014, 11:33:00 AM
pupdogg,

To be clear, are you asking for a separate copy of the label to be instanced on each model. or a single label mapped across all models?

Rex
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: pupdogg on November 19, 2014, 05:33:12 PM
Hi Rex,

Single label mapped across all models please. Similar to your image titled single_label.jpg but with a slight difference, the label should not wrap around on each model. It should show across just the top face of all models or instances of a model. Thx
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: Rex on November 21, 2014, 07:11:10 AM
Here is how I did it with SolidWorks:

- Create cube in SolidWorks "Part" mode
- Assign color to top face of cube so label does not wrap
- Create linear pattern
- Send to Keyshot to appy texture/label using planar Y mapping type

Let me know if you are still having trouble.

Rex
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: pupdogg on November 23, 2014, 01:11:57 PM
I can't get 1 label to span across all cubes...I'm on version 5.1.57.
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: pupdogg on November 23, 2014, 01:17:51 PM
Really weird...I can achieve the results with a 2x2 cube matrix but not 32x32...see attached...also, when I pattern the 2x2 model, each instance maintains it's own label even though I spread it across the Y planar? how can I get the label to apply across all patterned instances?
Title: Re: One label across different instances on same Planar
Post by: Rex on November 24, 2014, 08:29:27 AM
What CAD application are you using? Did you follow the steps I described?