Normal Mode You create SOLIDWORKS Visualize projects in stages, beginning with importing a model and ending with outputting images. Contents Launching SOLIDWORKS Visualize Importing a 3D Model You import a 3D model (also referred to as an object or mesh) to serve as a 3D subject in a project. Using the Camera You can move the camera relative to the look-at point. You can also change the look-at point. Mapping Appearances onto Parts An appearance is a scientifically accurate simulation of a substance such as polished aluminum, glossy paint, glass, emerald, wood, or rubber. Mapping appearances onto parts makes models look realistic. Importing an HDR Environment Image HDR environment images provide lighting for models. You can load an HDR image onto an environmental sphere that contains the entire scene. The HDR image radiates light into the scene from all directions according to the RGB values of individual pixels in the HDR image. Importing a Backplate Image A backplate is a 2D image that provides a background for a scene without affecting the lighting in the scene. Backplates do not emit light into the scene and do not receive shadows. Backplates always remain in the center of the 3D Viewport, orthogonal to the camera, regardless of where you move the camera. Outputting the Images Parent topicGetting Started with SOLIDWORKS Visualize Configuring the Starting Mode Easy Mode Presentation Mode