3d solid conditional formatting for color,

m_gageanu — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:45:05 GMT

Hello,

Gents, I am trying to apply conditional formatting on a 3D solid, so I should be able to apply multiple colors instead of one. Imagine this is a reinforced concrete block, but it is not perfectly moulded and the color changes if the concrete cover is less, equal or more than a certain value. I know it is possible because I've done it in the past but I forgot how.

Thank you in advance!

Re: 3d solid conditional formatting for color,

wispoxy — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:18:15 GMT

Define Conditions:
- Determine the conditions under which the color of your concrete block changes. For example, you mentioned that the color changes based on the concrete cover thickness.
- Decide on the color scheme you want to use (e.g., green for sufficient cover, yellow for borderline, red for inadequate).
Color Mapping:
- Assign specific colors to each condition. In your case:
  - Green: Concrete cover is sufficient.
  - Yellow: Concrete cover is borderline.
  - Red: Concrete cover is inadequate.
Custom Scripting or Express Tools:
- AutoCAD doesn’t have built-in conditional formatting like Excel, but you can achieve this using custom scripts or Express Tools.
- Here’s a high-level approach:
  - Create a custom script (LISP or .NET) that evaluates the concrete cover thickness.
  - Based on the thickness, set the color of the 3D solid using the COLOR command or similar methods.
  - You’ll need to loop through all relevant 3D solids and apply the color dynamically.
Gradient Scales (Optional):
- If your 3D modeling software supports gradient scales, you can smoothly transition between colors based on the concrete cover value.
- Unfortunately, AutoCAD’s native tools don’t directly support gradients for 3D solids, but you can simulate it by creating a series of solids with varying colors and stacking them to represent the gradient.
3D Viewer Visuals:
- If you’re visualizing your 3D models in a viewer (e.g., Navisworks, BIM 360), explore features related to conditional formatting or color gradients.
- Some viewers allow you to customize colors based on numerical values. Look for options related to color scales or gradient mapping.

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