SOLIDWORKS Visualize
enhances appearance workflows for the DSPBR Shading Model with the Translucency Color and Thin
Film parameters.
These parameters offer more control over
how light interacts with materials:
- Translucency Color lets
you add a diffuse color to transparent materials, similar to the Subsurface Color. It is helpful for simulating
objects like translucent curtains.
- Thin Film effect
simulates light diffraction, creating colorful patterns on materials. This is
ideal for effects like soap bubbles or oil on water.
For older DSPBR appearances, click
Convert next to the Appearance Type to update them and access the latest
features and controls. A tooltip shows the current version and the version to which it
will be converted. New appearances automatically include these parameters in the user
interface.