Training

Photorealistic Rendering using SolidWorks and PhotoView 360 Step-By-Step

Self-Paced Learning Guide

Learn the fundamentals of photorealistic rendering at your own speed as you progress from simple to more complex models.

Course details and prerequisites:

Type: Reference Book/Manual
Level: Basic to Intermediate
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Recommended Prerequisites:

At least one month of experience using SolidWorks software

After the training you will be able to:

Create renderings of your models in SolidWorks using Photoview 360
Apply materials, textures and decals to your models to create photorealistic representations of your design
Create and modify scenes to better present and light your rendered image

Book Features

Unlock the full power of Photoview 360 rendering tools with the helpful instructions and tips available only from technical training experts on staff with Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
Build your skills and confidence quickly with 24 easy-to-understand tutorials and practice exercises, each building upon the previous lesson.
Reinforce your new skills with the accompanying DVD-ROM, which features time-saving project files for tutorials and practice exercises.
Learn at your own pace - review each lesson as often as you want or quickly move on to the next lesson.
562 pages covers all aspects of Photoview 360 as well as RealView and OpenGL graphics modes in SolidWorks.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Visualization
Product Visualization Tools
Appearances
Display States
Photorealistic Rendering
Right Brain Versus Left Brain
Cameras
Rendering Results

Chapter 2: Visualization Methods

Product Visualization Overview
OpenGL®
Software OpenGL
RealView Shadows
Graphics Cards
Product Visualization Display Comparison
Elements of Product Visualization
Model
Viewpoint
Appearances
Scenes
Lighting
Monitor Corrections & Adjustments

Chapter 3: PhotoView 360

What is the PhotoView 360 Software?
Starting PhotoView 360
PhotoView 360 User Interface
PhotoView 360 Menu
Render Tools Toolbar
CommandManager
DisplayManager
Appearances, Scenes and Decals Tab
Getting Help
Set PhotoView 360 Options

Chapter 4: Basic Visualization Workflow

The Visualization Process
Materials and Appearances
User Interface
Display Pane
DisplayManager
View Appearances
View Decals
View Scene, Lights and Cameras
PhotoView 360 Options
Task Pane
Case Study: SpaceNavigator
Appearances, Scenes and Decals Tab
Scenes & Scene Library
Lights
PhotoView 360 Interface
Render Preview
The Rendering Process
Case Study: Display and Appearances
Case Study: Appearances from Materials
Editing Scenes
Render and Preview Quality
Case Study: Quality Settings
Exercise 1: Bracket
Exercise 2: Screw Driver

Chapter 5: Applying Appearances

Appearances vs Materials
Applying Appearances
PropertyManager for Appearances
Procedural Versus Texture Appearances
Procedural Appearances
Texture Appearances
Case Study: Computer Monitor
Stages in the Process
Perspective View
Modify Perspective View
Creating Custom Colors
Hierarchy Review
Case Study: The Chess Set
Appearance Library
User-defined Appearance Folders
Tiled images
Sources of Additional Appearances
Creating Appearance Folders
Case Study: Hybrid Appearances
Assembly Structure
Custom Hybrid Appearances
Save Appearance
Appearance Properties
Illumination Controls & Dynamic Help
Exercise 3: Ice Cream Scoop

Chapter 6: Appearance Mapping

Textures
Case Study: Texture Mapping
Texture Mapping
Texture Orientation
Mapping Reference
Mapping Type
Steps to Correct the Mapping
Initial Texture Size and Alignment
Removing Appearances
Cylindrical Mapping
Spherical Mapping
Mapping Adjustments (Mapping by the Numbers)
Exercise 4: Textures
Exercise 5: Texture Mapping Practice

Chapter 7: Decals

Decals
Case Study: Monitor Face
Applying Decals
Decals PropertyManager
Decal Files
Decal Mapping
Case Study: Label Mapping
Case Study: Multiple Decals
Adjusting Decals
Image Masks
Decal Visibility
Add a Decal With a Mask
Decal Order
Case Study: Gradient Masks
Exercise 6: Travel Mug
Exercise 7: Chisel
Exercise 8: The Clock

Chapter 8: Viewpoint

ViewPoint
Positioning the Viewpoint
Named Views
Perspective View
The SolidWorks Camera
Case Study: Cameras
Locking the Camera Position
Camera Lenses
Field of View
View Rectangle
View Rectangle
Camera Rotation
Camera Aspect Ratio
View Area
Apparent Depth
Case Study: Apparent Depth
Standard Lens
Depth of Field
Case Study: Setting Depth of Field
Case Study: Getting Behind the Walls
Exercise 9: Depth of Field
Exercise 10: The Assembly Line

Chapter 9: Output Options

Output Design Intent
Output Options
Methods to Increase Rendering Speed
Render Contours
Case Study: Contours
Saving Images to a File
Case Study: Sales Brochure
How Many Pixels to Render
Calculating Correct Number of Pixels
Output Image Size
Aspect Ratio
Scaling Up
Scaling Down
Screen Presentations
Case Study: PowerPoint®
Case Study: Alpha Channel
Save Layered Image
Scheduled Renderings
Case Study: Render Scheduling
Exercise 11: Product Information Sheet
Exercise 12: PowerPoint® Slide
Exercise 13: Contours
Exercise 14: Render Scheduling

Chapter 10: Scenes and Lighting

Scenes and Lighting
Scenery Choices
Scenery Examples
Scene Selection
Edit Scene PropertyManager
Scene Library
Case Study: Scenery
Lighting
Scene Floors
Light Properties
Show Lights
Lighting Coordinates
Positioning Lights
Shadow Properties
Exercise 15: Stapler
Exercise 16: Space Navigator

Chapter 11: Display States and Configurations

Rendering Using Display States and Configurations
Display States
Configurations
Display States or Configurations?
Appearance Hierarchy in an Assembly
Case Study: Part Display States – The Chessboard
Case Study: Assembly Configurations – The Locking Pin
Case Study: Watches
Fine Tuning
Image Evaluation
Adjustments
Exercise 17: Lighter
Exercise 18: Lighter Display States
Exercise 19: Display States and Configurations
Exercise 20: Clocks

Chapter 12: Advanced Lighting

Lighting Concepts
Rendering Basics
Lighting Methods
Direct Lighting
Lighting Schemes
Photographic Lighting
Shadows
Case Study: Lighting Principles
Ambient Light
Indirect Lighting
Case Study: Illumination Controls
Case Study: Photo Studios and Area Lights
Case Study: Flashlight
Surface Finish
Surface Finish Controls
Bump Mapping
Displacement Mapping
Point Light or Spot Light?
Spot Lights
PhotoView 360 Light Characteristics
Brightness
Soft Edge
Spot light radius
Shadow quality
Fog
Case Study: Caustics
Bloom
Exercise 21: Watch
Exercise 22: The Book Light

Chapter 13: Reflective and Transparent Appearances

Reflections
Environments
Case Study: Environments
Case Study: Kitchen Scene
Reflection and Refraction Options
Secondary Reflections
Ray Tracing Depth
Refractions
Liquids
Exercise 23: Workbench
Exercise 24: Lotion Bottle

Chapter 14: PhotoView 360 Gallery

Appendix A: Color

Color
Visible Light
CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Limitations of Media
Color Wheel
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors
Color Terms
Additive and Subtractive Colors
Color Models
RGB Color Model
HSV Color Model
CMYK Color Model
Color Depth
Understanding RGB Color
HSV Model Definitions
Hue
Saturation
Value
RGB to HSV Transition
Defining Color in Design Tables
Defining Colors in Hexadecimal
Where do you find color schemes?
Color Matching Systems
Color on the Web

Appendix B: Illumination Settings

Appearance Properties
Common Controls
Diffuse Amount
Specular Amount
Diffuse versus Specular
Specular Color
Specular Spread
Reflection Amount
Blurry Reflections
Transparency Amount
Luminous Intensity
Additional Controls
Index of Refraction
Refraction Roughness

Appendix C: Surface Finish

Surface Finish
Surface Finish Controls
Surface Finish Examples
Brushed
Sandblasted
Burnished
Casting
Machined
Diamond Treadplate
Treadplate 1
Treadplate 2
Knurled
Dimpled
Chainlink
Wrought
Rough 1
Rough 2

Appendix D: Hardware & PhotoView 360 Performance

Hardware and PhotoView 360 Performance
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Operating Systems
32 Bit Operating Systems
The 3 Gigabyte Switch
64 Bit Operating Systems
Graphics Cards