Creates a palette (.pal) and material table (.mat) file from an existing IGDS or MicroStation color table (.tbl). A palette file is created with material definitions for each color in the IGDS or MicroStation color table. The colors in the .tbl table are used in the material definition, and default values are given to the remaining display properties and rendering parameters. The resulting RayTrace/QuickTrace image looks like plastic with the .tbl colors.
IGDS color table
Specifies the IGDS or MicroStation color table to convert. Most color table files have a .TBL extension.
Browse
Navigates to a file or folder.
Levels
Identifies a surface by the level number (1-63) on which it was drawn. Select Select All to select all the levels.
Color
Identifies a surface by the color number (0-255) at which it was drawn. Select Select All to select all the colors.
Files
Displays a list of model files and folders. Select the model file for which to create the material table (MAT) file.
Select All
Selects all the files, levels, or colors.
Clear All
Clears all the current selections.
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To use this functionality, you must install the Photo-Realism module.
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This command overwrites any existing material table.
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You can edit the resulting palette by using the Edit Materials command.