Visualization question - material orientation

[TinkerBrained]

I have the oak wood material applied to some dowel shapes, but I want the grain pattern to be 90° of its current orientation so that the grain runs the length of the dowels instead of wrapping around them. I see I can adjust the scale, but is it possible to change the orientation? Thanks!

[Laci_K]

Not yet, but it will be available later. We continuously improve the feature, and it’s a planned upgrade.

[logosear]

Any latest word on this?

[Laci_K]

Work is ongoing, we expect to deliver some of the functionality in November / early December if we don’t run into unforeseen issues.

[Bates]

Great news!

[Istvan]

5.360 - Material Orientation is here

This release includes a top user request for Shapr3D Visualization: New: Create more realistic models with Material Orientation in Visualization. When enabled, materials like wood and brushed metal will now auto-match their orientation to geometry for even more realistic results. Open up your favorite model in Shapr3D Visualization and give Material Orientation a try now!

[Xiamen0592]

Hi Istvan,I can’t wait to use the material orientation function in visualization. The rendered wood texture is more advanced than before, but it still needs to be further improved, because the wood texture displayed is still not natural enough. In addition, it is expected that Shapr3D can launch rendering effects similar to liquid materials such as water, wine and beverages as soon as possible. Thanks very much!

[Istvan]

5.400 - Manual material orientation

We have been working hard to improve Visualization and the 3D modeling experience: New: Create even more realistic-looking designs that suit your needs with the new manual material orientation in Visualization. [material-orientation] Improved: 2D Drawings now also has the option to create detail views from a section view. Give them a try, and stay tuned for more updates.