Changing colors

[Brian F.]

What would be the easiest way to change color schemes on all surfaces of a building to show several different options to a client? I imagine it gets more complicated if you wanted multiple colors to represent accents, etc. I'd like to either be able to switch back and forth during a demo with a laptop or at least have several options up on screen at the same time to compare.

I know I can apply finishes to individual surfaces using "paint" but I'd like to change entire schemes. If I have to change types of wall, roof, windows, etc. that still seems too time consuming. Thanks for any suggestions!

[Dimitri Harvalias]

The method I've used in the past is to define several wall styles, each with a different exterior finish material (color) and then just use the project browser to select all instances of the exterior wall style and do a quick change in properties. Using shaded views you get the colors applied quickly. If you only require two choices you can easily toggle between the two using undo/redo.

[cliff collins]

Back on the OP subject, I would recommend Design Options.

You could "paint" on different colors/materials in the Design Options,
and then display them separately in different views.

But--as soon as the client selects and approves the color scheme,
then delete the other Design Options, as these can be a major headache
later in say the DD phase.

cheers......