solidworks

SOLIDWORKS Visualize
glTF Export for AR and VR
You can use .gltf and .glb file formats to export your SOLIDWORKS Visualize project
data for use in augmented and virtual reality viewers.
IES Light Profiles
You can use IES light profiles to modify light sources to mimic real-world lights. IES light
profiles are standardized files provided by lighting manufacturers.
Using IES Light Profiles
Before you begin, download IES light profiles from lighting manufacturers such as Philips
and Lithonia.
1. Search the internet using a string such as “ies light profiles download” to find
sources.
2. Download the files and copy them to the Lights folder in your SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Content folder.
The default location for the content folder is
system_dir\Users\your_name\SOLIDWORKS Visualize Content
year\SOLIDWORKS Visualize Content.
To use IES light profiles:
1. In the Palette, on the Scenes tab, click Add > New Light.
2. Select an option: Pick Target, Pick Position, or Match Current Camera.
If you select Pick Target or Pick Position, pick a point in the viewport.
3. For Type, select IES Profile.
4. Under IES Profile, click , browse to your IES profiles folder, and select a
file.
5. Set options in the Palette.
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