ID 388519 - SolidWorks files do not load materials correctly when imported by drag and drop

Problem summary
SolidWorks files do not load materials correctly when imported by drag and drop.

 

Customer reported version

Modo 13.0v1

 

Customer reported platform
windows10

 

Steps to reproduce

1) Download the Modo for SolidWorks Kit - Content from the Foundry webpage, it's a free download that comes with the plug-in.

2) Drag and drop the TC_Toy Car.SLDASM file from the downloaded file into Modo.

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3) Press F8 to open the Preview Render window, the car model render result is a lot lighter than it is meant to be, its also missing the decals.

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Expected behaviour
For the materials to render correctly.

 

Actual behaviour
The rendered result is a lot lighter than it should be and the decals are missing.

 

Workaround
If you use the ProRender Beta available in Modo 13.0v1 the rendered output matches the colour correctly, however, the decals still don't appear.

If you plan to use ProRender Beta please check the current limitations.

 

Reproduced by support

 

This bug has been reproduced in:
Modo 13.0v1 - Windows 10

Modo 12.2v2 - Windows 10

Modo 12.2v1 - Windows 10

Modo 12.0v1 - Windows 10

Modo 11.2v3 - Windows 10

Modo 11.1v1 - Windows 10

Modo 11.0v3 - Windows 10

Modo 10.2v4 - Windows 10                        

 

Earliest version tested
Modo 10.2v4 - This issue appears to be in all versions of the product