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Sketch/Curve Color PropertyManager

Use the Sketch/Curve Color PropertyManager to apply color changes to sketches or curves in a model. To display the PropertyManager:

  • Click Edit Sketch or Curve Color .

  • Click Edit, Appearance, Sketch/Curve Color.

Use the Appearances PropertyManager to apply appearances, including color, to parts or assembly components.

Selection

  • Selected Entities. Select the sketch or curve to which to apply changes.

  • Remove Color. Removes the color from the selected item.

Favorite

  • Current Color . Displays the currently selected color in the swatch.

  • Select or Create a Swatch. Displays pre-defined swatches included with the SolidWorks software. Click Create New Swatch to define a custom swatch.

  • Select Existing Color or Add Color. Displays the colors contained in the selected swatch.

  • Add Current Color to Swatch . Adds the selected color to a custom swatch.

  • Remove Selected Swatch Color . Removes the selected color from a custom swatch.

Color Properties

  • Current Color . Displays the current color of the selected entity.

  • Pick a Color. Displays all colors in the color palette.

  • RGB. Defines a color with red, green, and blue values. Use the sliders or type numeric values for:

    • Red Component of Color

    • Green Component of Color

    • Blue Component of Color

  • HSV. Defines a color with hue, saturation, and value entries. Use the sliders or type numeric values for:

    • Hue Component of Color

    • Saturation Component of Color

    • Value Component of Color

Configurations/Display States

  • Current Display State/This configuration. The change you make is reflected in the current assembly display state or part configuration only.

  • All Display States/All Configurations. The change you make is reflected in each assembly display state or each part configuration.

  • Specify Display States/Specify Configurations. The change you make is reflected in the assembly display states or part configurations that you select below. Hold down Ctrl to select multiple display states and configurations.

 



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