Question
How can I change the 'Texture' and 'Color' of a member?
Answer
Follow the steps below for the appearance of the member in CIM:
Step 1: In the model window, select the Member for which you want to change the appearance
Below the Worktree icon, a properties icon for that member will be shown
Step 2: Click on that "Properties" icon
Step 3: Under the "Properties" ribbon, navigate to the "Color Palette" option
Step 4: Select the "Texture" of your requirement.
- The following material textures are available in CIM:
- Concrete
- Steel
- Asphalt
- Gravel
- Plastic
- Grass
- Brick
- Timber
- Corten steel
- Stone
- Ceramic Tile
- Marble
- Wall blocks
Step 5: Choose the color of your requirement by clicking on the Color Picker.
Step 6: Set the Transparency of your material between 0 and 1
- 1 - Opaque
- 0 - Transparent
Step 7: Click on Apply button to assign the properties to the member.
This is how easily we can change the appearance of any member in CIM.