Lemon and Terra in Online Config

[JerrySpaeder]

Anyone else notice you can force the "Build Your Own" web app to render images using Priority 1 options? You can also have it generate higher resolution images if you embed larger width and height parameters in the URL.

I've been wanting to view various exterior color combinations with both Lemon and Terra. Until now, I've been using one of the international site configurators, but you can't always specify the interior trim.

Sample renderings below...


Jet Black with Lemon rendered at an angle of 340 degrees


Alpine + Terra + Glacier Aluminum (this trim not available on convertible but cool that you can force it to render if you embed the 4MG option code)

[larryn]

Good catch! This is new that the P1 options are there. Pretty cool!

[3toM]

So how do you actually force it to show those options??

[cnd1er]

BTW the 135 I ordered was not permitted on BMW's "build" site.

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by 3to1

So how do you actually force it to show those options??

Select the exterior color you want, and then pick one of the two tone interiors. Right click on the picture and go to properties to get the direct link, then past it into a new browser window.

Look along the string unil you see the interior option code, (I think it says "fabric" right before the actual code), and change it to LWB8 for Terra, and then hit Enter. It will ask if you want to open the picture, so then hit yes.

OP, cool find. :w00t:

[128er]

You are crazy smart dude!

[3toM]

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Select the exterior color you want, and then pick one of the two tone interiors. Right click on the picture and go to properties to get the direct link, then past it into a new browser window.

Look along the string unil you see the interior option code, (I think it says "fabric" right before the actual code), and change it to LWB8 for Terra, and then hit Enter. It will ask if you want to open the picture, so then hit yes.

OP, cool find. :w00t:

Very cool!! Thanks for the help.

[Jumpman]

Cool!

[JerrySpaeder]

I have no life...

Must... Obsess...

To generate an image, you send a request to a web application that normally handles rendering behind the scenes. In the request, you set a number of parameters that tell the rendering app what you want to see.

Example:



135i Convertible - Montego + Lemon



In the above example, the base URL of the rendering app is:
http://resource.bmwusa.com/cosy.arox

The rest of the URL contains a series of property name/value pairs delimited by ampersand characters.

Name/Value pairs deciphered:

pov=walkaround

Exterior view (specify viewing angle as shown below)

paint=P0A51

Montego Blue

fabric=FLWB7

Lemon

sa=S02SM,S03AP,S03YA,S0502,S0521,S0522,S0524,S0760

2SM 18" wheels w/performance tires (style 264)
3AP Gray band windshield
3YA Moonlight Black soft top
502 Retractable headlight washers
521 Rain sensor and auto headlight
522 Xenon headlights
524 Adaptive light control
760 Shadowline trim

width=1200

Set image width to 1200 pixels

height=505

Set image height to 505 pixels

angle=20

Set view angle to 20 degrees (valid on pov=walkaround)

---

Example 2:



135i Convertible - Alpine White + Terra + Gloss Black Trim



pov=driverdoor

View from driver door

paint=P0300

Alpine White

fabric=FLWB8

Terra

sa=S0249,S0431,S0441,S0442,S0473,S0481,S04AT,S0521 ,S0534,S0540,S0563,S0609,S0677,S0710

249 Multi-function steering wheel
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
441 Smoker's package
442 Cupholders
473 Center armrest
481 Sport seats
4AT High Gloss Black Trim
521 Rain sensor and auto headlight
534 Automatic air conditioning
540 Cruise control
563 Ambient light package
609 Navigation system
677 Premium hi-fi system
710 M steering wheel

width=866

Set image width to 866 pixels

---

Example 3:



135i Convertible - Alpine White + Terra + Light Burl Walnut Trim



pov=dashboard

View of dashboard

paint=P0300

Alpine White

fabric=FLWB8

Terra

sa=S0249,S0431,S0441,S0442,S0473,S0481,S04AT,S0521 ,S0534,S0540,S0563,S0609,S0677,S0710

249 Multi-function steering wheel
431 Auto-dimming rearview mirror
441 Smoker's package
442 Cupholders
473 Center armrest
481 Sport seats
4A3 Light Burl Walnut trim
521 Rain sensor and auto headlight
534 Automatic air conditioning
540 Cruise control
563 Ambient light package
609 Navigation system
677 Premium hi-fi system
710 M steering wheel

width=866

Set image width to 866 pixels

[1_UP]

Sweeeeeet! And you can use the rotation tool before you blow it up and save it. Now I just need some tint!

[SLrocket]

sticky this.....really cool man.

[blackbubblebum]

wow nice.

[corneredbeast]

Originally Posted by SLrocket

sticky this.....really cool man.

I second that, this will be very handy for new folks wanting to see their configs.

[ScottyGams]

this is cool as hell.... i can see lemon!

[SlickShift]

I wanna do this right now but the stupid BMW website isn't working! Errrr They're probably doing maintenance or something at this hour!

[Dan203]

Wow that picture makes terra look dark! It's a much lighter color, with a slightly redish hue to it. That looks like chocolate bar.

Dan

[Oregon]

Kool. I am so yesterday...

[cozza]

How does one select 261 rims? Anyone?

[professor]

that is very interesting. thanks.

[JerrySpaeder]

Replace the wheel code in the option list. 2MR = style 261.

Before
&sa=S02SM,S03AP,S03YA,S0502,S0521,S0522,S0524,S076 0,S0609

After
&sa=S02MR,S03AP,S03YA,S0502,S0521,S0522,S0524,S076 0,S0609

[cozza]

Got it sorted! Sweet! Thanks for this Jerry. Added the rear spoiler and mirror covers with Photoshop...

[The Chad]

Someone needs to create a web form that generates the URL you need by selecting the options you want. Now that'd be cool. :P