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Assign material to surface

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The Assign material to surface window allows you to change the colour and material of objects in your design. You can change almost all surface colours in Winner Design from walls and floors to furniture and decoration.  See also Room surface decors

 

Accessing the Assign material to surface window

The Assign material to surface window can be accessed by clicking the Edit colour settings for room and objects icon in the tool bar:


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Alternatively you can press the F9 key on your keyboard.

Select the surface you want to change by left-clicking it in the list. To change the material or colour of individual objects such as a table or chair, first select the object before opening the Assign material to surface window.

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Changing a material

You can change the material or texture of most objects and surfaces in Winner Design.

  1. Select the surface or object and open the Assign material to surface window.

  2. Select the name of the specific surface from the list.

  3. Click the Select material button.

  4. Using the folders in Material choice window, select the material you require and click OK.

  5. The material will now update in the Preview list.

  6. Click OK to confirm all changes and return to the design.

Changing a colour

You can change the colour of most objects and surfaces in Winner Design. Some materials also allow you to change their colour.
Tip: When changing the colour of individual walls, click to highlight one wall in Room definition mode and then click the Edit colour settings for room and objects icon.

  1. Select the surface or object and open the Assign material to surface window.

  2. Select the name of the specific surface from the list.

  3. Click the Override colour Select button.

  4. Select the colour you require from the palette. (See override colour below).

  5. Click OK to confirm your colour change.

  6. The colour will now update in the Preview list.

  7. Click OK to confirm all changes and return to the design.

Override colour

When choosing a colour from the Override colour window, you can switch tabs for alternative palettes. They include:

Catalogue - The first tab will be the main catalogue of the design you are working in. This gives you the option to choose colours that are used by the manufacturer. 

Other tabs - NCS, RGB, CMYK, RAL Design System & RAL Classic.

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