Assigning custom surfaces to 3D, architectural elements

Module(s): 3D Modeling + Animation + Shortcut menu in navigation mode

You can use Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Archit. Elements to assign custom surfaces to 3D surfaces, 3D objects and architectural elements. You can simply drag the surface to the object in question. The custom surface is displayed in viewports with the Animation view type and in rendered images.

Rules for applying textures to architectural and 3D elements in Allplan

To assign custom surfaces to 3D elements and architectural components

1. Click Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Architectural Elements (How).
   

   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

   Or:

   Click a 3D element or an architectural element with the right mouse button. On the shortcut menu, select Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Archit. Elements (How).

   The Surfaces palette opens.

   Note: If you select Assign Custom Surfaces to 3D, Architectural Elements on the shortcut menu of an element, you can use to match the custom surface from other elements. You can also switch it off by clicking .

   Note: If you want to create a new surface, click New surface, define the new surface and save it as a surface file (SURF format, Nemetschek surface file). You can then select the new surface in the Surfaces palette.

2. Select the surface in one of the following ways:
   • Select one of the Surfaces used in project.
   • Click Surfaces library and navigate to the surface you need.
3. Select the required surface and drag it to the element.

   If you selected the tool on the shortcut menu of an 3D element or an architectural element, click OK.

   Note: Using , you can change existing surfaces. You can then save the modified surface as a new surface file (SURF format, Nemetschek surface file) using .

   Tip: Using the Properties palette, you can adjust textures you have already applied to individual 3D solids.