You can use RealView and Ambient Occlusion to add realism to your models without rendering. You can use PhotoView 360 to produce photo-realistic renderings of your models.
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RealView gives models a realistic and dynamic representation without the need to render. If your graphics card is RealView-compatible, RealView is enabled by default.
Ambient occlusion is a global lighting method that adds realism to models by controlling the attenuation of ambient light due to occluded areas.
PhotoView 360 is a SOLIDWORKS add-in that produces photo-realistic renderings of SOLIDWORKS models. The rendered image incorporates the appearances, lighting, scene, and decals included with the model. PhotoView 360 is available with SOLIDWORKS Professional or SOLIDWORKS Premium.
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