Recommended test
Change one object finish and confirm the rest of the model keeps its appearance.
- Select a single solid and open Appearance from the palette icon.
- Under Color & finish, keep Apply to set to Selected objects and choose Satin or Glossy.
- Orbit to compare the reflections, then choose Matte again.
- Inspect glass and opacity controls separately and save/reopen the project to check the intended look.
Choose the objects to change
Open Appearance using the palette icon in the toolbar. In Color & finish, Apply to starts with Selected objects. Select the intended objects before changing their color or finish.
Choose Entire model when you want a model-wide change. The panel returns to Selected objects when reopened. A disabled selection control can mean no compatible object is selected.
Pick a finish
| Finish | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Matte | A subdued surface without added studio reflections. |
| Satin | Soft reflections that help show curved surfaces. |
| Glossy | Stronger reflections and a shinier surface. |
Color and finish are separate from image textures. No texture removes the image from the chosen objects. These finishes change appearance, not dimensions, material quantities or physical material properties.
Custom Solid body edits retain their appearance, and colors and finishes save with the project. Glass and metallic materials are not additional finish presets in this control.
Use opacity for inspection
Lower opacity can reveal interior framing, but it makes overlapping surfaces and selection harder to read. Hide objects when you need a clear view through them, and restore full opacity before diagnosing an apparently missing face.
Model opacity and the reference-image opacity slider affect different things.
Choose glass representation
Glass can display as translucent material or a solid color. New models default to Solid glass so framing behind the glazing does not obscure window grilles. Use Glass Mode → Translucent when you want to see inside. Reopened projects retain the saved choice.
Solid glazing uses a shared light-blue gradient across windows, glazed doors, patio doors, sidelights and facades: lighter at the top, slightly darker at the bottom. Translucent glazing shares the same tint across those assemblies; Line mode stays white. Existing supported glass updates when a project opens.
Window grilles and glazed-door bars share the same outline colour and opacity. Covered lines are trimmed where bars cross or meet, while visible depth steps remain outlined. The global edge controls still affect these lines.
Prepare the final view
Review color, finish, opacity, glass, linework and lighting together before capturing a Planner page or exporting a presentation. Save the .strek project to retain the intended appearance for continued work.