Adding Color to Models

The Color Per Vertex editor lets you add color to models which will be converted automatically to PEP objects if needed. You can also edit color that you have already added to a PEP object.

To learn how to add color to a model, follow the basic steps below. For more details, see Color Per Vertex Editor.

  1. Select the object you want to color (click on it).

  2. Open the Color Per Vertex editor by clicking its button on the Looks palette:


  3. Reposition the object.
  4. Choose how you want the color to be applied.


    Drag your cursor over each button for quick help--a description of the button appears in the editor window. The icons describe how the color will appear on the selected vertex:
  5. Click the arrow and choose a color from the color editor.

  6. Choose the paint brush , and drag to apply color.
    Tip: You can quickly switch from choosing a color (arrow) to applying a color (paintbrush) by pressing Ctrl.

  7. Click Apply when done.

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