-ShadeView

Use the -ShadeView command to alter the appearance of 3D models.

To set the shade mode:

  1. Type -ShadeView.

  2. Specify an option:

    • 2D. Uses lines and curves to represent the boundaries.

    • 3D Wireframe. Uses lines and curves to represent the boundaries.

    • Hidden. Uses wireframe representation with hidden lines removed.

    • Flat. Displays as flat-shaded, appearing flatter than Gouraud-shaded entities.

    • Flat with Edges. Displays as flat-shaded with the edges of entities showing through.

    • Gouraud. Displays as Gouraud-shaded, appearing smoother than flat-shaded entities and more realistic.

    • Gouraud with Edges. Displays as Gouraud-shaded with the edges of entities showing through.

Access

Command: -ShadeView

Related Topics

Removing Hidden Lines

Shading the Drawing

Rendering the Drawing