Outputting the Images

To output the images:

  1. Adjust the camera to position it and the model in the 3D Viewport, so they are exactly as you want the output image of the scene.
  2. To output a quick snapshot of the scene:
    1. Click Tools > Snapshot to take a quick snapshot (a customized screen shot) of the scene from the perspective of the current camera.
    2. To set options for Snapshot, on the main toolbar click Output Tools > Snapshot . Alternatively, you can click Take Snapshot in the dialog box.
  3. To output a high quality rendering of the scene:
    1. Click Tools > Render .
    2. Set options for Render in the dialog box. Alternatively, on the main toolbar click Output Tools > Render .
    3. Click Start Render.
      The rendering may take a few minutes depending on your hardware.
    The image is saved in the Images library at SOLIDWORKS Visualize Content\Images.