Solidworks Visualize2017SP2更新说明

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However for many images we were reaching for “Accurate” mode which while it does what it says on the tin in achieving amazing results it could take a bit longer to churn out those stunning images. Now almost like a birthday present to celebrate 1 Year of Visualize, we have the new improved “Fast Mode” in SOLIDWORKS Visualize2017 SP2 in March.
Fast Mode – 2017 SP1 and Previous Versions

32秒渲染完毕
Fast Mode – Quality 2017 SP2 Onwards

26秒渲染完毕
Now the main difference between Fast mode and Accurate is the light from the LEDs on the handle do not reflect off other objects. In fast mode emissive (light appearances) do not contribute light to the scene but will glow realistically.
Accurate Mode – 1000 Passes

3分25秒渲染完毕
Again, spot the difference vs Fast mode, the main difference being the lights, this could be compensated for in Visualize Professional using the Bloom post processing filter to blur the bright areas.

2017 SP2 Fast Mode – Speed

We even have a new option for “Speed” mode within options which makes “Fast” mode even quicker, albeit with some compromises

12秒渲染完毕

Even this produces a passable result in a mere 12 seconds albeit with some additional shadowing that isn’t true to life.

四种模式渲染效果对比

Fast Mode – 2017 SP1 and Previous Versions

52秒渲染完毕

Note the dark areas where light is not bending  to travel through the casing

Fast Mode – 2017 SP2 Onwards

Some improvement over Fast quality however if you weren’t looking for the differences you may not spot them

Accurate Mode – 1000 Passes

Note the dark areas where light is not bending  to travel through the casing,

Fast Mode – Speed 2017 SP2 Onwards

Clearly this new mode isn’t suited to complex items with lots of transparency the compromises in the bends and bounces of light mean this object isn’t lit correctly.

四种模式渲染效果对比

Here is where you will see least difference, hard bodied plastic/painted and many metal products were just fine with Fast mode already. So I’ve chosen some a model with emissive appearances and reflective floors I know will show differences.

Fast Mode – Versions 2017 SP1 and Prior Versions

60秒渲染完毕

Fast Mode – Quality 2017 SP2 Onwards

55秒渲染完毕

Accurate Mode – 1000 Passes

4分23秒渲染完毕

Note how we get the LED emissive appearance bouncing off other objects giving a much more realistic effect and a better blurry reflection on the floor.

Fast Mode – Speed 2017 SP2 Onwards2

23秒渲染完毕

四种模式渲染效果对比

Fast Mode – 2017 SP1 and Previous Versions

39秒渲染完毕

Fast Mode – Quality 2017 SP2 Onwards

54秒渲染完毕

Fast Mode – Speed 2017 SP2 onwards

25秒渲染完毕

Clearly this is a less realistic representation however it is nice and bright, just lacking shadows and details to make things seem realistic. However could be useful for live presentations and when quick representations are required

Accurate Mode – 2000 Passes (interiors typically require 2000-5000 passes to reduce noise)

31分20秒

四种模式渲染效果对比

Now clearly accurate mode still has its place for certain situations, such as interiors however now the results from fast mode are much improved these suit the vast majority of products especially when quick results are required, this is likely to only improve over time.

Other additions to 2017 SP2 include faster viewport interactions so your zooming, panning and rotating will be much smoother and improvements to the update system so that if a SOLIDWORKS model is updated SOLIDWORKS Visualize will prompt you the next time you open the file to see if your wish to update your Visualize Project also.