Display full version of the post: 3D surface edges

justasec
28.01.2011, 22:49
Hi all. Running AutoCAD 2009.

I am looking for a way to turn off surface edges to make a "3d hidden" appear nicer without effecting how the "Realistic" view appears.

It is an existing file containing thousands of surfaces, so I am hoping there is a fast, possibly group, selection tool for this.

I have been unable to find a solution in the help menu.

Thanks

HAWDesigner
28.01.2011, 23:00

I'm assuming you're using your Visual Style Manager to make the changes. Have you tried adjusting some of the settings?I think the Edge Settings may be what you want to adjust. When I set mine, I changed the color from "White" to "by Entity". Just doing this made a world of difference in how the product showed up in print.You can also change the Edge Mode (turn the Edges OFF) or even adjust the Edge modifiers (such as Overhang and Jitter).Does this help?
HAWDesigner2011-01-28 23:04:53

CarlB
28.01.2011, 23:16
Display of edges may be controlled by the DISPSILH setting.  (may have been covered by HAWSdesigner suggestions...)CarlB2011-01-28 23:17:40

justasec
31.01.2011, 15:42
Thank you. That was very helpful.