| This tool is used to toggle
between two types of visualization mode of the scene: · Standard Wireframe visualization · Backface Culling visualization: Only facets whose normals are oriented toward the user’s eye are visible. You will visualize your model in a more realistic manner. The icon displayed in the Control Panel indicates the current visualization mode. |
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There
is a third visualization mode: Hidden Lines mode. This mode displays only edges which
would be visible (even partially) to the user’s eye if the objects’ facets were
not transparent.
This display mode is much slower than the Backface Culling
mode. It can take several minutes to process complex scenes, but it provides a realistic
representation of the model.
This visualization mode is accessible as an option in the
Printing Parameters. (See chapter User Manual/Preferences/Printing.)
Usage:
1. Selecting Backface Culling mode
Click on the icon depicting the Backface Culling tool in
the Control Panel.
Amapi 3D displays a wireframe representation of the model
where only the front faces are visible – i.e., only faces whose normals are oriented
toward the user’s eye are visible.
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This
representation can sometimes be somewhat unrealistic, especially for open or convex
objects. However, it provides faster display speed and allows the user to view the model
without the backfaces.
You can navigate around the scene with this display mode selected and print the scene.
2. Ending the tool action
Click on the icon depicting the Backface Culling tool in the Control Panel.
