How to keep part visual separate between model states?

[henryjoseph9804]

Hi all,

I would like to know if there is a way to have the same part in an assembly have two separate visual styles in two different model states. e.g I want one model state to represent the material assigned, whereas on the 2nd model state I want that same item to be transparent.

Thanks 

[kacper.suchomski · Accepted solution]

Model states can control the material, while the color (overridden to the material) is controlled by the views.

If you want multiple materials (or combinations of structures, etc.) create multiple model states.
If you want many color variants - create many new view variants.

States and views can be freely mixed.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Kacper is right. Currently, the Model State can only configure material style to change the appearance. To have a transparent appearance, you may assign Glass material style to the part for the particular Model State.

We are working on a solution to allow appearance to be configured. If you are interested, please sign up Inventor Feedback Community (https://autode.sk/InventorBeta) and try the workflow on the latest internal build.

Many thanks!

[henryjoseph9804]

Thank you for the informative reply! This solves my problem.

[henryjoseph9804]

Thanks @johnsonshiue.