Adding Color and Texture

2. Right-click and select Make Group. 3. Create a new layer called 01 - Flatwork. 4. Select the Flatwork Base group, right-click and select Entity Info, and place the group onto the 01 - Flatwork layer. 5. Use Move/Copy and place a copy of the group near the original.

Fig. 7-30: Copy and paste the Flatwork Base next to the original.

By striking a balance between solid colors and textures, you can make your model more visually appealing and expressive. Use colors and textures that best define the material that represents the surface. As a general rule, apply more solid colors than textures. This will help delineate between the surfaces (Fig. 7-31).

Fig. 7-31: Colored areas on a site plan.