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Setting the Visual Style in the Current Viewport

Use the VisualStyleCurrent command to set the visual style for the current viewport.

To set a visual style in the current viewport:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the menu, click View > Visual Styles.
    • Type VisualStyleCurrent.

    Alternatively, you can select a visual style from the flyout at View > Visual Styles on the ribbon.

  2. Specify an option:
    • 2D Wireframe. Uses lines and curves to represent the edges of entities.
    • Wireframe. Uses lines and curves to represent the edges. Displays a shaded 3D UCS icon.
    • Hidden. Uses a 3D Wireframe representation with hidden lines removed.
    • Realistic. Uses smooth and realistic face styles to display entities. Displays materials used for the entities.
    • Conceptual. Uses shades and smooth edges to display entities. Uses cold and warm tones for shading to make details easier to view.
    • Shaded. Displays a shaded model.
    • Shaded with Edges. Displays a shaded model with edges.
    • Shades of Gray. Uses shades of grey to display entities.
    • Sketchy. Uses a hand-sketched effect to display entities.
    • X-Ray. Displays entities with a partially transparent outlined shape.
    • Other. Lets you specify a visual style from a list of predefined and user-defined visual styles.
  3. Press Enter.

Access

Command: VisualStyleCurrent

Menu: View > Visual Styles



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