Refresh / update model data

[David]

When the source model is updated in Showcase you get the option to update the cad data without loosing your material selections.
Could be a great time saving feature for large models.

It would be very useful to retain the materials used in the active Bip.
Sometimes a couple of the materials stick around when the updated model is imported but i find its a bit hit or miss.

[Matachana]

I agree, designspace do that and it is great.

[Jared]

Excellent, 
I agree.  I am often still changing the model and it would be nice to update and save the scene and materials.

[carterhickmandesigns]

Yes, please add an update Geometry button.  The other "BETA" had that and it was a VERY HANDY feature that really streamlined the workflow.  The update needs to retain all material settings and model placements.   Hopefully this will make its way into 2.1

Carter

[guest84672]

It is already implemented. Upon import, please select "Retain Materials". With version 2 this has been much refined.

[carterhickmandesigns]

yes it does keep the materials but in my test it does not retain the model transform information even if the "same coordinates as previous object" is checked.  Yes I can write all the tranform info down and then re apply but it becomes kind of a pain as I am designing and rendring.  Just my thoughts, I know you guys are on the ball so I am not worried.