Rendering - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 295

When the material has been applied, click Render Region from the
sub-panel of the Render/Render panel (Fig. 15.6) and after selecting a
window surrounding the model, the model renders (Fig. 15.6).

Fig. 15.6 The Render Region button from the Render/Render panel

First example - applying a Masonry Brick material
( Fig. 15.7 )

Construct the necessary 3D model (Fig. 15.8). In the Material Browser
palette, in the Autodesk Library list click Brick . A number of icons
appear in the right-hand column of the palette representing different brick
types. Pick the Brown Modular icon from the list. The icon appears in
the Materials in this document area of the palette. Right-click in the
icon and in the menu which appears select Assign to Selection . Click the
model. Select Render Region from the Render/Render panel (Fig. 15.6).
Window the model. The model renders (Fig. 15.7).

Second example - applying a Metal material
( Fig. 15.8 )

Construct the necessary 3D model. From the Materials Browser palette
click Metals in the Autodesk Library list. Select polished Brass 7 from
the metal icons. Click Assign to Selection from the right-click menu in
the Materials in this document area and click the model. Then with the
Render Region tool render the model (Fig. 15.8).

Third example - applying a Wood material ( Fig. 15.9 )

Construct the necessary 3D model - a board. In the Materials Browser
palette click Wood in the Autodesk Library list. Select Pine Coarse from
the wood icons . Click Assign to Selection from the right-click menu in
the Materials in this document area and click the model. Then with the
Render Region tool render the model ( Fig. 15.9 ).