Saving a JPEG with white background

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Aron \(bacsdesign.com\), Mar 27, 2007.

  1. Hi,

    I have a gradient background as my default work surface in SolidWorks.

    When I save a JPEG of a part (or assembly) that I am working on for a
    client, I would like to save the image but have the background be white
    instead of my gradient... it would be handy too when saving "hidden line"
    views for patent applications as well.

    Any thoughts on this, i.e. Is there an easy way to turn off the SolidWorks
    default background when saving as a JPEG? and of course while leaving the
    default background alone...

    I guess I want the "Save As JPEG" to work like the Print command, do not
    print the background, only the part or assembly in whatever view "style"
    (wireframe, hidden line, shaded, etc) is chosen.

    Thank you,

    Aron
     
    Aron \(bacsdesign.com\), Mar 27, 2007
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  2. Aron \(bacsdesign.com\)

    Guest Guest

    Doing it through Bluebeam will do it for you if you have it, as well as give
    you a LOT better quality that through SWx, which to me looks no more better
    than a screen shot. I think this is SWx way of getting you to buy
    Bluebeam....If you have Abobe Acrobat printers installed, you might be able
    to do it through there, but I'm not sure - didn't try that.

    I don't know of any other way through SWx than to change your gradient
    properties to an all white background will you do your "save as".....

    Scott
     
    Guest, Mar 27, 2007
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  3. Aron \(bacsdesign.com\)

    mbiasotti Guest

    Assuming that you're on 2007 - why not just switch your background to
    "Plain White" using the color scenes icon. It's it two clicks away. If
    you wanted it to be one click toggle, just remove all scenes but plain
    white and your defualt gradient (in the spotlight) using tools/options/
    Colors current color schemes and you can toggle from one scene to the
    other by clicking on the scenes tool icon. Don't forget about the very
    useful View/Screen Capture.

    Mark
     
    mbiasotti, Mar 27, 2007
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  4. Aron \(bacsdesign.com\)

    Zander Guest

    Also, I use a macro bound to a key for saving jpegs, there are
    several available on various websites etc. It is very useful as it
    saves a numbered jpeg into the current directory. Using this macro I
    can generate dozen's of screenshots within a minute or so which are
    great either in a powerpoint or emailed prior to a conference call.
    (It's easier than saying to a bunch of people "just rotate around to
    the little area with the thingy on the other side and zoom in a
    bit..... etc. etc.)

    Zander
     
    Zander, Mar 28, 2007
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  5. Thanks to everyone for the comments & suggestions... maybe I will make a
    plug-in / add-on.

    I will let you know what solutions I find useful too.

    Aron
     
    Aron \(bacsdesign.com\), Mar 28, 2007
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