Newly created components colors are not unique

[tjtalma]

When I create a new component the color comes in the same as a previous component. They used to come in as different colors. Why is this happening? How do I force them to be unique?

In the picture below the sides are constrained together, I assume that's why the color is the same for them. but why did back come in the same color as the cross member?

[hamid.sh. · Accepted solution]

Right click on one of the components in the browser and select Cycle Component Color (tou see it only when Component Color Cycling is enabled). Also check here.

Edit: keep in mind the number of colors is limited so eventually you'll have duplicate colors. In your case I am guessing (from your timeline) you copy pasted a component that's why you ended up with the same color.

[jeff_strater]

I admit that it is a bit hard tell, but I believe that those are likely different colors.  There are 32 different colors in use for Component Color Cycling, and there are some that are pretty close to others.

There is a way to get another color, using the "Cycle Component Color" command on the context menu:

You cannot choose the color, but Fusion will pick another color, so just repeat that until you get one you like.

[jhackney1972]

Here is a Screencast showing what @hamid.sh. has suggested.

[etfrench]

I've decided that turning off Component Color Cycling and assigning colors gives a much better representation of the model.  If the Appearance dialog would open in less than 60 seconds all would be perfect😁

[tjtalma]

Thanks this solved the issue. I am making a new design based on an old one. I am (and will continue) cutting and pasting a lot.

I am doing a bunch of adjusting as I go along, and I find the color coded timeline extremely helpful. 

[hamid.sh.]

Welcome 🙂 By the way, I see some Moves in your timeline. I suggest getting into the habit of using Joints instead of Move.