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[#1]

Hi

I was wondering if there is a way to change the appearance of a face in a weldment assembly environment. I have a weldment which in the machining process a part of weld bead as well as a portion of one of the componets is machined down (spot faced) and I need to change the apprearance of those face to polished, but it doesnt let me do that? is it me, or its not possible?

Thanks

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Currently all the welds beads will change.  Select the weld bead (any weld bead) and then change the appearance from the Appearance drop-down menu and unfortunately all the weld beads in the assembly will change. Short of Photo-Shopping a picture I don't think it can be done

[#3]

yeah, I thought so, cause I tried different ways and unfortunately I couldnt, if it was in a part environment, it was easy as you can change the appearance of any operation generated face through properties in the right click menu.

maybe a good one to add to wish list for future versions.

Thank you

Ali

[#4]

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3DAli wrote:

maybe a good one to add to wish list for future versions.

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Inventor IdeaStation is the place to do that.

Sam B
Inventor 2012 Certified Professional

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