SolidWorks Rendering tool

[drifter15]

Hi everyone

 

I am asking is there a software or a tool that I can use to render my solidWorks models?

 

I worked with PhotoView 360 and it was amazing, Unfortunatly it was just a demo, now I can't use it.

 

So please what are the rendering software for solidworks, are there software that I can download?

 

 

Thanks alot

[shift1313]

You can render in solidworks. You might have to go to Tools>add-ins and turn on Photoworks. Im not sure if it comes with all levels of solidworks but it does just as good a job as photoview only you have a bit more control over everything. If you want to use decals, adjust the environment or fine tune materials you need to do it in Solidworks.

[drifter15]

Thanks shift1313

 

I am using SolidWorks_2009.

 

I'll try Photoworks. I didn't know that rendering can be done in solidworks it self, I

 

see the renders u make and they are amazing, do you use Photoworks or PhotoView 360.

 

One other thing, is there a different rendering software like VRAY or other that can be used to render AutoCAD or SolidWorks models?

 

Thanks

[drifter15]

I tried it and it worked,

 

Thanks shift1313, but I find photoview 360 easier!

[shift1313]

photoview does all the work in setting up standard scenes, materials and lighting. It makes it very easy to produce really nice renders and most of the time thats what I use. There are times that you need to alter things a bit though. Specifically decals and when you want to do some heavy tweaking of materials.

 

have fun