Customizing the Default Surface Finish Parameters

You can edit and import an .sfprop file to customize the default behavior when you define surface finishes.

For example, when you select Juvinall 1967 (steel) surface finishes, the dialog box lists seven choices in the Finish quality options from Mirror-Polished to Corroded in salt water. By editing a copy of the .sfprop file for Juvinall 1967 (steel) and importing it, you can customize the K f parameters for any of the finish quality choices or create additional choices.

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About Surface Finishes
  1. Navigate to the following location where the installer stores .sfprop files:

    install_root\resources\surface_finish

  2. Identify the file corresponding to the surface finish behavior that you want to customize, and save it to a different location on your computer. For example, if you want to customize the parameters that appear the surface finish dialog boxes when you select Juvinall 1967 (steel), copy the file juvinall-1967-Steel.sfprop.
  3. Edit the .sfprop file.
  4. From the top bar, select Add > Import.
  5. In the Format list of the Import dialog box , select Surface_Finish_Properties (*.sfprop).
  6. From the Format options, navigate to the edited .sfprop file and click OK.