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Topic ClosedAutoCAD 3D Material Help
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msanto64 View Drop Down
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    Posted: 10.Oct.2012 at 21:18
I'm having a hard time understanding how to apply Materials to parts in a 3D model so that when they are rendered, they look like the material they are supposed to. For example, I have a model of a water treatment system that consists of SCH80 PCV pipe, stainless steel pipe, and painted (blue) steel tanks. Can someone explain how to apply materials to these objects to get a very realistic rendering?
 
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One way involves assigning the material to a layer.  Any object on the layer then is depicted with the material.  Layer names might be based upon the material for easier identification.
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