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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)
Parent topic: Performance


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