Model Avatar

[TheSpleen]

how do I create or make the avatar for my model so in the model library you can see him?

[Rodney]

how do I create or make the avatar for my model so in the model library you can see him?

 

There are two preferred ways to do this. Both are very easy to implement.

 

Method 1 - Create (Right Click and generate your Library Icon)

Right Click in your Modeling window

Choose [Create Icon]

Save your model

 

This method has the advantage of being very fast.

 

Note: If you don't like your Icon, reposition the Model and generate a new icon.

If still not satisfied try Method 2 to get exactly the Preview image you want.

 

 

Method 2 - Assign (Add an Image via File Information Properities)

Open your Models File Properties

Open File Info

Click on the Preview Image or Right Click and select [Assign Preview Image].

Browse to the location of an Image

Select the Image

Save your model

 

This method has the advantage of being more precise.

You can place anything you want in the image.

 

 

Technical Note: The Preview Image is embedded in the file. If you fail to save your Model the Preview Image will be discarded.

 

See attached images for menus used in the process.

[TheSpleen]

Thank you!

[Rodney]

Thank you! I've been meaning to post that information for quite a while.

 

It should be noted that these Preview Images are not confined to Models.

You can with minor exceptions use the same or similar methods in preview images for Actions, Materials and Projects, Tutorials etc. Basically, anything that can be added to a Library.