Use the Sketch/Curve Color PropertyManager to apply color changes to sketches or curves in a model.
To open this PropertyManager:
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Use the Appearances PropertyManager to apply appearances, including color, to parts or assembly components.
Selection
| Selected Entities |
Select the sketch or curve to which to apply changes.
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| Remove Color |
Removes the color from the selected item.
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Current Color |
Displays the currently selected color in the swatch.
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Select or Create a Swatch |
Displays pre-defined swatches included with the SOLIDWORKS software. Click Create New Swatch  to define a custom swatch.
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Select Existing Color or Add Color |
Displays the colors contained in the selected swatch. |
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Add Current Color to Swatch |
Adds the selected color to a custom swatch.
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Remove Selected Swatch Color |
Removes the selected color from a custom swatch.
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Color Properties
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Current Color |
Displays the current color of the selected entity.
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Pick a Color |
Displays all colors in the color palette. |
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RGB |
Defines a color with red, green, and blue values. Use the sliders or type numeric values for:
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 Red Component of Color
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 Green Component of Color
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 Blue Component of Color
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HSV |
Defines a color with hue, saturation, and value entries. Use the sliders or type numeric values for:
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 Hue Component of Color
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 Saturation Component of Color
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 Value Component of Color
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Configurations/Display States
| Current Display State/This configuration |
The change you make is reflected in the current assembly display state or part configuration only.
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| All Display States/All Configurations |
The change you make is reflected in each assembly display state or each part configuration.
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| Specify Display States/Specify Configurations |
The change you make is reflected in the assembly display states or part configurations that you select below. Hold down Ctrl to select multiple display states and configurations.
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