Learn to Render with SolidWorks Visualize

In this section we are going to do a quick review of the SolidWorks Visualize user interface starting with the Home Screen.

Introduction to the Project user interface and the different tool bars available.

This lecture takes an in depth look at the project user interface, the tools available and how they are used in a typical workflow. 

In this video we will import a CAD file and review the settings available during the import process. The exercise files and examples are available for download here as well for the entire course. The exercisefiles.zip is the only one you will need for the course but the example zips are provided here as additional information if you would like to download them. 

Now we can run our first rendering. This section will use the imported CAD file to quickly go through the process of applying appearances, environments, and creating the rendered output file. 

Using the configuration tools to create multiple configurations of the model and apply different appearances to each to create multiple renderings with a single output setup. 

In this video we will review using the manipulation tools as well as model tree to move, scale, and modify the model components. 

How to create and edit part groupings to structure the model tree and make model updates to groups of components. 

This video will cover applying appearances to the components to create the visual effects needed for the rendering. 

Decals can be used for applying labels, signs, or print to a product model. This section will cover importing the image file and applying the decal to the model as well as updating the settings for the decal.

A quick overview of the textures inside the appearance file and how to edit them to change the visual presentation of the surface.

Adding and changing environments and how they can change the visual appearance of the model.

Using backplates to add a fixed background to a project and the different effect from backplates and environments. 

This video covers the different types of lights available in Visualize and how to edit the settings of each type. 

How to setup and use multiple cameras and the different settings available. 

Overview and examples of Panoramic (360) and Virtual Reality renderings.

How to setup the project and create a virtual reality rendering that users can view and manipulate in a web browser. 

How to setup the project and create a panoramic rendering that users can view and manipulate in a web browser. 

This is an example of a rendered and edited video using SolidWorks Visualize to create the rendered animation and then a video editing software to extend the still sections and add combine the projects.

Creating our first animation using the turntable and wine tray project.

How to setup and add animated lights to a project to create rendered movies like our promo video for the course. 

Expanding on the light animation video in this section we will animate the camera to move during the animated rendering.