CAD tip # 5788:

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Display Inventor hidden edges in dashed linetype.

There is Registry setting in Inventor which controls displaying of hidden edges (in the wireframe and shaded wireframe display modes) using dashed lines.

You can then use a similar 3D display of your Inventor parts and assemblies:

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The hidden edge dash linetype is driven by the Registry key:

HKCU\Software\Autodesk\Inventor\RegistryVersionXX.0\System\Preferences\Display

the Hidden Line Pattern value should be changed from the original ffff (in Inventor 11, resp. 3ff in Inventor 2008) to fff (line/space ratio 2:1) or ff (line/space ration 1:1). Then restart Inventor.

To show hidden edges you should have checked the "Hidden Lines" (Hidden Edges) options in the Application options > Display settings. In Inventor 2008 you should also uncheck the "Show hidden model edges as solid" option in this dialog tab.

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applies to: Inventor 2008 · Inventor 11 ·

See also:
Tip 13082:	PDF published from AutoCAD shows blurred lines.
Tip 12935:	How can I set a single-stroke text font in Fusion 360?
Tip 12817:	Do you know since when you are using Fusion 360?
Tip 12524:	Overview of Revit runstring parameters (for Revit.exe)
Tip 11830:	How to influence linetype scale or color for hidden edges in documentation views?

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