Tutorial: How to visualize different surface structures on a single cad part.

[Esben Oxholm]

Hi guys.
I have created this very basic tutorial as I've seen questions about how to do it here on the forum a few times and also been asked by colleagues a couple of times.

http://esbenoxholm.dk/how-to-visualize-surface-differences-in-a-single-cad-part/

It would be really nice if you had a few minutes to read it and give me some feedback.
Is it to simple? Does it explain it well enough? Etc... Whatever comes to your mind:)

Thanks
Best regards
Esben Oxholm

[Speedster]

Hi Esben;

I like it. Simple, to the point, and cross-platform.

You might mention defining faces (surfaces) using the "split line" tool. I do this often in SolidWorks, and I assume it's available in other CAD apps.  Great for simulating pad printing, striping or any other surface application.  And not being geometry, like a cut or extrude, is easy to use or not use in KeyShot.

Bill G

[Chad Holton]

I like it too. Thanks, Esben! - I'll be sharing this link a lot with support. 

[bronson]

Just visited the link.

Love it! Especially the real product's photos in animated GIF and the EXTRA TIPS part.

Btw, nice white minimalist web theme design.

Bronson

[bronson]

But the title "Visualize different surface structures on a single CAD part" is pretty confusing, especially for newbies, since this tutorial is for newbies.
What about: "Assigning multiple materials on single surface" ?

Just my two cents 

Bronson

[Esben Oxholm]

Thanks for your feedback guys!

You might mention defining faces (surfaces) using the "split line" tool. I do this often in SolidWorks, and I assume it's available in other CAD apps.  Great for simulating pad printing, striping or any other surface application.  And not being geometry, like a cut or extrude, is easy to use or not use in KeyShot.

Bill G

It's a good advice, but I think I'll stay away from specific surface splitting tools in this tutorial, to keep it simple. You gave me a good idea for another tutorial though: Showing how to split surfaces in e.g. solidworks, rhino, etc. Thanks

I like it too. Thanks, Esben! - I'll be sharing this link a lot with support. 

Cool. Thanks. Sounds great.

But the title "Visualize different surface structures on a single CAD part" is pretty confusing, especially for newbies, since this tutorial is for newbies.
What about: "Assigning multiple materials on single surface" ?

Just my two cents 

Bronson

Spot on! I know the title isn't elegant at all, but couldn't come up with something better. Thanks for the suggestion.
I think I'll go with "How to assign multiple materials on a single cad part"

I'm really happy about your inputs
Have a great day.

Best regards,