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saeborne
2007-02-13, 03:56 PM
Hi All,

I'm trying to create a very schematic massing diagram for a building. Each and every mass I create comes in as purple. I can't figure out how to change the colors of each mass.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Sae.

Chirag Mistry
2007-02-13, 04:11 PM
If you look at the properties of the mass object, you can change the material/color

kpaxton
2007-02-13, 04:16 PM
Sae,
Look under Settings > Materials > Default Mass

I typically create 3 or 4 Duplicates with alternate colors and make sure these get copied into my Templates. Then create a Mass. Do a Properties on the mass. Under Materials, it will say 'Default'. Click this and assign the proper material you've created with the new color.

Happy coloring.
Kyle

saeborne
2007-02-13, 04:18 PM
Thanks for the reply...

Unfortunately, there is no Material parameter under the property window for my Mass Objects.

Do I create a shared parameter?

kpaxton
2007-02-13, 04:30 PM
Sae,
Sorry to disagree, but yes, there is - you just have to look a little deeper.

You have to Edit the Mass itself, (or while creating it) then do a Properties on each mass - Here is where you will find the Material property to edit.

Kyle

saeborne
2007-02-13, 04:49 PM
EUREEKA!!!

I totally see it now... Hit properites while in the "Mass Edit Mode."

Thank you for all of your help, Kyle!

Sae.