Adding an image to the front of an equipment item woes

[cestermann]

Hello all, I have been struggling for a bit trying to figure out how I can add an image to the front of an equipment item (particularly a rack mounted one) in 2024. I would like to add an image of the front panel of a device, (e.g. ATEM front panel) similar to how it is shown in the videos about the rack functionality.

 

However, when I go to edit the equipment item in 3D, it defaults to the top/plan view and the object is grayed out in both 2D and 3D as if it is not the object selected to be edited. Could this be something to do with the equipment item not "existing" in the 3D space as an actual object even though it takes the form of a 3D object?

 

Thank you.

[Oask]

I'm having the same issue here.

[Nikolay Zhelyazkov]

Hello all,

 

In VW2024 if you want to place any custom graphics in the equipment item you have to place them in the plane you want them to be visualized. So for the front image you have to place it on the front of the equipment item. For rack mount equipment you might have to add some offset for the front door or hide the front door class to see the front graphics. Here is a short video showing how I add image to the front of the equipment.

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Best Regards,

Nikolay Zhelyazkov

[cestermann]

That did it. Thank you very much!