Shaded Views

The Shaded tool_Shaded.gif tool toggles 3D model faces and 2D drawings between Shaded mode and Hidden Lines Removed (HLR). You can also choose to show edges in Shaded mode.

This information is specific to one or more CAD systems. See the eDrawings Functionality Matrix for availability information.
shaded.gif Shaded_with_Edges.gif
Shaded Shaded with Edges
Shaded_HLR.gif
Hidden Lines Removed

To toggle between shaded and HLR display mode:

Click Display Style > Shaded tool_Shaded.gif or View > Shaded.

To toggle edges in shaded mode:

Click Display Style > Shaded With Edges or View > Shaded With Edges.

Initial State

Type of File Shaded Mode Show Edges when Shaded
*.sldprt, *.sldasm ON if file saved in Shaded or Shaded with Edges mode ON if file saved in Shaded with Edges mode
*.eprt, *.easm (published from SOLIDWORKS 2007 or later) ON if in Shaded or Shaded with Edges mode when published ON if in Shaded with Edges mode when published
*.eprt, *.easm (published from SOLIDWORKS 2006 or earlier) ON if in Shaded or Shaded with Edges mode when published OFF
*.slddrw, *.edrw ON Not available

When documents are saved from eDrawings as eDrawings part or assembly files, the shaded state is remembered; the state of Shaded With Edges is not remembered.