Mirrored element color change

[tmccar]

I am modelling a wooden shed. The picture shows part of the roof plan.  I have made a rafter using "model-in-place" as a generic model, with material "wood". When I mirror the rafter, the color changes to a darker shade (see bottom of view). Why is this happening?

[barthbradley]

Switch Realistic  to Consistent Colors

[tmccar]

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@barthbradley wrote:

Switch Realistic  to Consistent Colors

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Thanks - it is ok in Realistic Colors. But why would it be like that in Shaded mode- 

Is it something to do with the sun path?

[tmccar]

*Consistent Colors

[barthbradley · Accepted solution]

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@tmccar wrote:

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Thanks - it is ok in Realistic Colors. But why would it be like that in Shaded mode- 

Is it something to do with the sun path?

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Your Sun Path is on?  If so, drag the Sun to a different location, or open the View's Graphic Display Options and change your "Lighting" settings.