Formats a view by setting options, such as rendering and perspective.

Perspective

Applies perspective to the view. When perspective is applied, objects that are farther away appear smaller. You can choose from a list of values that equate to the focal lengths of a 35 mm camera.

• None - No perspective is applied.

• Portrait (85 mm)

• Normal (50 mm)

• Wide (35 mm)

Antialias Level

Determines whether the view image is improved by removing aliasing. Applying antialiasing will remove the jagged appearance from the angular edges of parts. When no antialiasing is applied, view shading will complete faster.

Render Mode

Lists and applies the rendering method for the elements in the view.

Hidden Lines

Specifies the format for hidden lines in the view.

Dim By %

Specifies how intense hidden lines appear for vector hidden line rendering. The higher the value, the dimmer the lines.

Textures

Determines whether textures are generated when a view is shaded. When this option is cleared, no textures are generated and view shading will complete faster.

Silhouettes

Creates silhouettes when you set the Render Mode to Shaded with VHL Overlay mode.  The checkbox is inactive until you select Shaded with VHL overlay as the Render Mode.

Depth Fading

Determines whether the display intensity uses the display depth. When depth fading is set, the intensity of the element varies with its display depth. If elements are closer, they appear at full intensity. If elements are farther away, the elements appear at a lower intensity, or darker.

Cast Shadows

Determines whether shadows are displayed on the part or assembly when you shade a view. When you clear this option, no shadows display and view shading is faster.

Drop Shadow

Displays a shadow beneath the part or assembly when you shade a view.

Floor Mirror

Provides a reflective appearance underneath the part or assembly.

Reflections

Determines whether reflections are generated when a view is shaded. When this option is cleared, no reflections are generated and view shading will complete faster.

Solid/Surface Edge Color

Controls the part edge color.

Use Face Style Edge Color

Specifies that the edge display color is based on the part color.

Use Single Color

Specifies that the edge display color is based on the color specified in the Color box.

Color

Specifies the edge color when the Use Single Color option is set.

Preview

Shows you the result of your settings before you apply them.

Description

Displays a description of the formatting options.