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Performance Settings with OpenGL

To change system options, click Options Tool_Options_Standard.gif (Standard toolbar) or Tools > Options.

Use Software Open GL selected

  • Turn on:

    High quality for normal view mode

    (Performance Options)
  • Turn off:

    High quality for dynamic view mode

    (Performance Options)

    Display shaded planes

    (Display and Selection Options)

    Top/Bottom Gradient colors

    (Color Options)

    Display plane when shaded

    (Sketch Options)

    Shadows

    (Click View Settings Tool_View_Settings_Headsup_View.gif (Heads-Up View toolbar) and clear Shadows in shaded mode)

Use Software OpenGL cleared

  • Turn on:

    High quality for normal view mode

    (Performance Options)

    High quality for dynamic view mode

    (Performance Options)

    Gradient (Top/Bottom Gradient colors)

    (Color Options)

    Display shaded planes

    (Display and Selection Options)

    Shadows

    (Click View Settings Tool_View_Settings_Headsup_View.gif (Heads-Up View toolbar) and clear Shadows in shaded mode)
  • Turn off:

    Display plane when shaded

    (Sketch Options)


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