3ds max - change color of edges while modeling in symmetry?

transistor

Hello! So yeah, I know where the customize colors options is... but trying to guess at the meanings of the names is a very tedious process in max

So, I found the color for edges (subobject selecton) when working with geometry... but when I model something with a symmetry modifier applied, and "show end result button" enabled, then the edge color defaults to the bright ORANGE color. Kinda don't want that. Anyone know what this color would be called?

And for that matter, anyone know of a data base, online or help file, where these color terms are defined more clearly. It's sometimes very tedious to trial and error these things, especially if you have to restart max everytime you take a guess.

Thanks!!!

transistor

hello again, if anyone was curious to know, I found the answer to this question here:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-Max-3ds-Max-Design-General/change-color-of-edges-while-modeling-in-symmetry/m-p/4716475/thread-id/90788/highlight/false#M90801

DEElekgolo

I'm actually really glad this thread didn't turn into one of those "nvm fixed it" or "pmed you the fix" threads that people encounter when they are trying to get help on google.

Thanks for the tip.

transistor

ha ha, no problem

Happy to help.

teho

any idea how to save the color of the lp cage? every time for the new object it back to default orange

spacefrog

Snippet from the SDK:

m_CageColor = GetUIColor(COLOR_GIZMOS);
m_SelectedCageColor = GetUIColor(COLOR_SEL_GIZMOS);

So it's using Colors->Gizmos and Colors->Selected Gizmos from the color set in the userinterface configuration dialog

teho

thanks mate!

teho

mm i tried, but no luck in 3ds max 2014.. changed colors for gizmos, but it's still not working for the cage. weird

spacefrog

teho wrote: »

mm i tried, but no luck in 3ds max 2014.. changed colors for gizmos, but it's still not working for the cage. weird

Apply a new Edit poly modifier or collapse the existing one: that will get the new adjusted colors. Seems like the color value itself is stored with the max scene too. So the changed UI gizmo color will not be applied to existing Edit Poly Objects/Modifiers ....