Applies To
	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Visualization
	Subarea:	Materials
	Original Author:	Craig Calvin, Bentley Technical Support Group

 

Problem Description

After assigning or attaching a material to an object, it appears as a solid color.

The material may or may not display correctly in the material preview.

Steps to Resolve

The material may appear to be a solid color due to the scaling applied to the pattern image in relation to the model's working units.

Step 1: Make sure the model is using correct units

1. Go to: Settings > Design File > Working Units
2. Set the appropriate Working Units
3. Click OK
4. Save Settings

      Method 1: Select File > Save Settings

      Method 2: Shortcut <Ctrl-F>

 

Step 2: Make sure the pattern map image is scaled appropriately

Option 1 - Adjust the material pattern map values dynamically in a view

To Access

Menu: Tools > Visualization > Materials > Dynamically Adjust Map

Tasks: Visualization > Dynamically Adjust Map

Shortcut: Material Editor > Pattern Map Editor dialog

Key-in: MATERIAL MAP DYNAMIC

 

Option 2 - Change the material pattern map values in the Pattern Map Editor dialog

1. Open the Material Editor dialog
2. Select the material
3. Select the General tab
4. Click on the Pattern Map icon to open the Pattern Map Editor
5. In the Pattern Map Editor dialog, expand the Units section
6. Change the X & Y sizes as needed

See Also

MicroStation Wiki - Assigned material will not render

MicroStation Help - Dynamically Adjust Map

MicroStation Help - Map Editor Dialog

MicroStation Help - Map Editor Dialog, Units and Mapping Sections

MicroStation Help - Design File Settings Dialog, Working Units Category

Product TechNotes and FAQs

External Links

Bentley Homepage

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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