View Control - Rendering Mode
SA provides four rendering modes for viewing geometry: Wireframe, Hidden Line Removed, Solid+Edges, and Solid. The rendering modes are selected from the Main Toolbar.
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Wireframe. Geometry is displayed as edges only. The display is SA's default view on CAD as it requires very little computer resources. The CAD is completely see-through which makes it ideal for examining measurements that may fall within the surface of the CAD depending on the alignment.
■ Hidden Line Removed. Geometry is displayed as edges only, but hidden edges are not displayed and the surface become opaque, hiding items within or behind the surfaces.
An additional option to add silhouettes in Hidden Line Removed Display is available in the Users Options Surface Rendering Options
■ Solid+Edges. In this view Solid surfaces are fully rendered in addition to edges. The color saved with the CAD entities is also displayed. The addition of the wireframe edge display helps to clarify the location of separate faces on the CAD surface.
■ Solid. In the Solid display surfaces are rendered without edges. This is the most realistic or lifelike display option as surfaces appear smooth and uniform.