Render style

A shaded plot is a filled plot in which a lightsource appears to be directed at the model. This is the default render style and can be very useful when viewing complex three-dimensional models.

Three other render styles provide additional display options: wireframe, hidden line, and filled. You can select a render style from the Common Plot Options dialog box or from the tools on the Render Style toolbar: wireframe , hidden line , filled , and shaded . To display the wireframe plot shown in Figure 1, select Exterior edges in the Common Plot Options dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and select wireframe plotting by clicking the tool. All subsequent plots will be displayed in the wireframe render style until you select another render style.

Figure 1. Wireframe plot.

A wireframe model showing internal edges can be visually confusing for complex three-dimensional models. You can use the other render style tools to select the hidden line and filled render styles, shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, respectively. These render styles are more useful when viewing complex three-dimensional models.

Figure 2. Hidden line plot.

Figure 3. Filled element plot.