Configuration
In the Configuration tab you will see the following common sections:
- Presets are used to save a group of configuration options for quick access or to define a pack of options available together, but not separately. Lumis 3D distinguishes between configuration presets that were created in the KDR as configurations bookmarks, and configuration presets that you create. Configuration presets from the KDR cannot be modified or deleted.
- Macros are used to save a partial group of configuration options for quick access or to define a pack of options available together. They allow you to impose a set of configuration options while letting you modify others.
- Parameters, such as product color, allow you to change the value of a single configurable element. In this section, configuration parameters can be managed and organized.
The header bar of each section allows you to:
- Add/delete configuration element(s) using respectively
and
buttons. Configuration element(s) imported from the KDR cannot be deleted. To prevent them from being displayed when the product is viewed, modify their visibility.
- Add/delete group(s) using respectively
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buttons.
- Sort configuration element(s) alphabetically using
button.
- Hide/show configuration element(s) using respectively
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buttons.
- Edit configuration element(s) using
button.
- Navigate into subgroups.
Right click on a configuration element displays the following actions:
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Edit opens the configuration element editing box. Only user-created configuration element can be edited. If the selected configuration element was imported from the digital aspect mockup, you can view its properties, but not change them.
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Hide the configuration element prevents the configuration element from being shown when the product is viewed. Click again on this icon to show the configuration element.
You can also select multiple configuration elements to edit them at the same time. Hold down the Shift or the Control key and select the desired elements.
Lumis 3D supports also drag and drop feature.
Configuration Presets and Macros
How to: Save a set of configuration options as a preset
To save a set of configuration options as a configuration preset in a product, click on the name of the product to open it. Click on the Configurations tab at the top of the page.
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To create a configuration preset, click on the
New button in the top bar. This opens the Preset box.
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You can upload a custom thumbnail for this configuration preset by clicking on the
Upload custom thumbnail button below the round icon. If you do not upload a thumbnail, a cropped image of the preview will be used.
Below the thumbnail, provide a name for this configuration preset.
A preview of the preset is displayed. Below the preview, all of the options are listed as either drop-down menus if multiple values are available, or as checkboxes for options that can be enabled or disabled. -
Select a value for each option.
As you modify the value for each option, the preview at the top of the box is updated in real time. -
Click the Save button to close the box and save your changes, or Cancel to close the box without saving.
How to: Save a set of configuration options as a macro
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To save a set of configuration options as a macro in a product, click on the name of the product to open it. Click on the Configurations tab at the top of the page.
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To create a configuration preset, click on the
New button in the top bar. This opens the Macros box.
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You can upload a custom thumbnail for this macro by clicking on the
Upload custom thumbnail button below the round icon. If you do not upload a thumbnail, a cropped image of the preview will be used.
Below the thumbnail, provide a name for this macro.
A preview of the macro is displayed. Below the preview, all of the options are listed as either drop-down menus if multiple values are available, or as checkboxes for options that can be enabled or disabled. -
Select a value for at least one option.
As you modify the value for each option, the preview at the top of the box is updated in real time. -
Click the Save button to close the box and save your changes, or Cancel to close the box without saving.
Configuration Parameters and Their Values
In the Configuration tab in the header bar at the top of the editor, you can also organize your configuration parameters into folders (groups) and provide a thumbnail for each of the options available in the product.
The configuration parameters, followed by the values for each parameter, are displayed below the configurations presets and macros.
The items in the current filter are listed just below the top bar. Drag an item onto a group name in order to place it in that group.
When you delete a group, the items in it are returned to the home folder. You can find them by clicking on the name of the home folder in the group path.
You can:
- Place a parameter in a folder. Drag it from the list of parameters and drop it on the folder where it should be placed.
- Remove a parameter from a folder. Click on the name of the folder to view its contents, then drag the parameter from the folder and drop it on the parent folder name in the list of folders. You can also drop it on the section title, Parameters, to remove it from all folders and place it at the root.
- Change the order in which parameters or values are displayed. Click and drag a parameter or value to its new position in the list.
- Change the thumbnail used for a parameter or for any of its values.
- View configuration thumbnails in the explorer view.
- Right-click on a parameter or value, and choose
Edit. This opens the editing window.
- Prevent the parameter from being shown when the product is viewed. Right-click on a parameter or value and choose
Hide. Repeat this action and choose
Show to make a hidden parameter or value visible again. In the editor, hidden parameters and values are displayed grayed out.
You can also select multiple configuration parameters to modify their state at the same time. Hold down the Shift or the Control key and select the desired parameters.
How to: Change the order of configuration parameters / values
To change the order in which configuration options are listed, you will need to edit the product.
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From the files view, double click on a product to open it.
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Click on the Configuration tab.
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Scroll down to the Parameters section.
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Click and drag any parameter. Drop the parameter on top of any other parameter in the list to create a new order.
This same procedure will work for parameter values.
How to: Change the icon of an option
To change the icon that represents an option or an option folder when you view a product, you will need to edit the product.
From the files view, double click on a product to open it.
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Click on the Configuration tab.
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Scroll down to the Parameters section.
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Right-click on the parameter and choose
Edit. This opens the editing box.
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Below the icon, click the
Upload custom thumbnail button to open the upload window. You can upload any image file.
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Navigate to find the image you want to use. Select it, then click Open to validate your choice.
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Click the Save button to save changes and close the editing window.
How to: View configuration thumbnails in the explorer view
To view configuration thumbnails in explorer view.
From the files view, double click on a product to open it.
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Click on the Configuration tab.
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Scroll down to the Parameters section.
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Right-click on the parameter and choose
Edit. This opens the editing box.
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Below the icon, check the Display explore button box.
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Click the Save button to save changes and close the editing window.
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In the product editor click on Explore button
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At the bottom of the explorer view click
Parameters
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Select the parameter you want to explore its configuration thumbnails.
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Click Explore button.
How to: Set up a KDR to create automatic thumbnails
Automatic thumbnails are generated by Lumis 3D based on the cameras present in the KDR.
In Patchwork 3D Design or Patchwork 3D Engineering, create only your configuration rules before creating cameras. Timeline animations must be created after creating cameras.
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Create a camera group. Name it Configuration.
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Within this group, create a camera for each configuration parameter for which you want a thumbnail to be created automatically. Place the camera in such a way that the element of interest is visible. Rename the camera so that its name and the name of the parameter's partition are identical. If you have a partition named "headrest", name the camera "headrest". If your partition is named "paint", you might have parameters "paint.blue" and "paint.red". In this case, name your camera "paint".
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Create a second camera group. Name it Animation.
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Within this group, create a camera for each timeline or clip for which you want a thumbnail to be created automatically. Place the camera in such a way that the animated element is visible. Rename the camera so that its name and the name of the timeline are identical.
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Export the Patchwork 3D Design or Patchwork 3D Engineering product from Matter as a KDR via the menu Export > KDR. This KDR can be uploaded to Lumis 3D.
Thumbnails for views and for presets are created by Lumis 3D without any preparation on your part.
How to: Prevent a parameter from appearing in a product
To prevent a parameter from being shown when you view a product, you will need to edit the product.
From the files view, double click on a product to open it.
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Click on the Configuration tab.
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This hides the parameter in viewing and explore modes, whether the product is viewed on its own, as part of a scene, or in a product line review. In the product editor, the hidden parameter now appears grayed out in the list of parameters.
- Right-click on the parameter you want to hide and select
Hide.
- Scroll down to the Parameters section.
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To show the parameter, right-click on the parameter again and choose
Show.
Using Configuration Zones to Define Custom Parameters
Configuration parameters can also be created using predefined configuration zones and materials in KMT format.
The configuration zones must be defined in Patchwork 3D Design or Patchwork 3D Engineering prior to the creation of the KDR model.
How to: Set up a KDR to contain configuration zones
Open the P3D database of your digital aspect mockup in Patchwork 3D Design or Patchwork 3D Explorer. Make certain that you are in the Matter module.
- Navigate to the Internal Libraries and then to the Material Library. Click on the
icon to create a material to use as a zone marker.
The class, name, and properties of this material will make no difference for the configuration zone. The default class (Standard) and default material settings are sufficient. However, it is best to chose a name that labels or describes the zone you are creating. -
Note the name of this material. You will need it later to identify the material when creating the corresponding configuration parameter in Lumis 3D.
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Assign the material by dragging and dropping it on all surfaces that will be affected when the material configuration will be changed.
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Repeat steps 1-3 for other configuration zones in the same model.
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Export your database as a KDR via the menu Product > Export > KDR.
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Remember to save your database.
Create a new configuration parameter by clicking on the Add parameters button in the Parameters box. You will need to provide:
- An optional thumbnail for the new material
- A name for the new parameter
- The type element used to define the parameter (Material is preselected.)
- A selection of the specific element used to define the parameter, using the drop-down list. The affected surfaces will appear in red in the preview.
How to: Use a material to create a custom configuration parameter
When you use a material to create a custom configuration parameter, all surfaces to which that material is assigned become configurable. When viewing the product, you will be able to apply any materials listed as values of the custom parameter to these surfaces.
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Double click on the product in which you want to add a custom configuration parameter. This will open the product editor.
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Click on the Configurations tab at the top of the page.
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Click on the
Add parameters button in the Parameters box. This box is the third box on the page, after the Presets and the Macros boxes.
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The Parameter window will open. In this window, provide the settings for the custom parameter:
- If desired, you can add a thumbnail representing this parameter that will help you find and select it when viewing the product. To do so, click on the
Upload custom thumbnail button below the round icon at the top of the window. Choose a thumbnail image from your computer or network and click Open.
- Give your parameter a name in the Name field.
- Select the type of element that will be used to create this parameter. In this case, the default choice, Material, is already selected.
- Use the Select a material drop-down menu to select the material assigned to the configuration zone you are creating. The list contains the names of all materials used in the product, listed alphabetically. Once a material has been selected, the surfaces that make up the parameter's zone will appear in red in the preview.
- If desired, you can add a thumbnail representing this parameter that will help you find and select it when viewing the product. To do so, click on the
Save the new parameter by clicking the Save button at the bottom of the window.
Once saved, the parameter will be added to the list of parameters in the parameter box. When selected, you can use the buttons at the top of the box to:
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Hide the parameter in this product
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Edit the parameter
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Delete the parameter
The parameter's values can be set in the box for this parameter, which appears at the end of the list of parameters on this page.
The Import values button in the header of the parameter values box for your new parameter opens a new window. Navigate through the spaces you are a member of to select values for this parameter.
Parameter values can by any KMT files that you have access to.
You can select multiple KMT material files at a time by holding down the Shift or Control keys.
How to: Add values to a custom parameter
A custom configuration parameter identifies all surfaces that should have the same aspect and lists the materials that can be used as values of this parameter. When viewing the product, you will be able to apply any materials listed as values of the custom parameter to the associated surfaces.
Double click on the product in which you want to add a custom configuration parameter. This will open the product editor.
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Click on the Configurations tab at the top of the page.
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Scroll down to the bottom to find the box labeled with the name of the parameter you want to add values to.
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Click on the
Import values button in the header of the parameter values box. The Import values window will open.
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Use the Spaces zone at the top of the window to find the KMT material file or files you want to use as values. You can navigate through all of the spaces to which you have access and their folder structure.
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Select a material by clicking on it, or select multiple materials using Shift-click or Control-click.
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Click on the Import button at the bottom of the window to add the material as a value for this parameter.