Additional options for assigning surfaces

The surface definitions in the Animation module depend on the individual drawing colors and pen colors. The advantage of this is that the elements in the animation window are always displayed in color even if you do not make any explicit assignments.

In some cases this is not enough:
You can assign custom surfaces to 3D objects or architectural components and rooms using Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Archit. Elements (How) in the 3D Modeling or Animation module. You can also find this tool on most shortcut menus.

Activate Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Archit. Elements in one of the following ways

• Menu bar: Change Bonus Tools 3D Modeling + Change Presentation Animation

• Toolbar: Change
• Palette: Tools Change area in the following module(s):

Animation

• Shortcut menu: Navigation Mode selected - Right mouse button

With rooms, you can even assign different surfaces to the individual sides, finishing surfaces or baseboard: For example, you might assign a different surface to the floor than the surface assigned to the ceiling or walls. Moreover, using the special surfaces, you can generate different layers/coats and surfaces (e.g., a picture, tiles, wallpaper) on a single wall.

For details, see

Animation surfaces for interiors and stories