Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010, User Manual

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You can align the surface pattern for each surface of a model element (not just for the model element as a
whole). For example, if you are adjusting the surface pattern of a free-standing stone wall, you can align its
surface pattern on each exposed side individually.
Suppose you align the texture of a render appearance to the surface pattern (see Texture Alignment on page
477), and you align the surface pattern with a model element. When you render a 3D view containing the
element, the rendered image reflects the alignment of the surface pattern and the texture.
To align a surface pattern on a model element
1 Open a project view that displays the model element with the surface pattern to align.
To specify a surface pattern for the material of the model element, see Changing the Display
Properties of a Material on page 473. If the surface pattern does not display in the view, you may
need to change the view’s detail level to fine, or zoom in on the model element.
2 Place the cursor over a line of the surface pattern.
3 Press TAB one or more times until the surface pattern line highlights.
4 Click to select the surface pattern line.
5 Move the selected surface pattern line as desired, using one or more of the following techniques:
■ Press the arrow keys to nudge the surface pattern up, down, left, or right, in small increments.
■ Use the Move tool to move it a specified distance. See Moving Elements with the Move Tool
on page 373.
■ Use the Rotate tool to rotate the surface pattern. See Rotating Elements on page 379.
Changing the Render Appearance of a Material
1 Open the Materials dialog, and select the material to change.
Click Manage tab
➤
Project Settings panel
➤
Materials, or open the dialog from another point
in the software. See Searching for a Material on page 470.
2 Click the Render Appearance tab.
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