It is often useful to make a specific object or instrument in the graphical view partially transparent (translucent) or to render it differently than other objects in wireframe mode. When CAD is rendered in Solid, Solid+Edges, or Hidden Line Removed modes the points or objects behind the surfaces are hidden. Wireframe mode and transparency offer a means to view items through a surface that would be otherwise hidden.
Transparency (translucent objects)
Transparency offers an additional level of control beyond the render modes and can be used with all render modes other than wireframe. While there is always the option of hiding obstructing items, often times it is desirable to keep them visible to varying degrees. Translucency allows you to adjust the degree to which items in the foreground hide those behind using a sliding scale (as percentages from 0 to 1).
Transparency can be set independently for:
Objects (Object translucency can be set for a list of items at one time)
The Working Frame
Instruments
Surfaces and primitive objects can be set to a specific level of translucency or can be independently set to render in solid or wireframe mode.
To Set the Rendering Mode of an Individual Surface or Primitive Object:
Right-click the object in the tree or graphical view.
Select Translucency.
Select a desired rendering mode. If translucent is selected, choose an opacity level with the slider.