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Transparent viewing

Transparent viewing

Transparent viewing

(OP)
It's often useful being able to view a component in an assembly while it is changed to semi-transparent. However, from what I can see it's not possible to do the same while viewing the part file of an individual component. The only options are shaded, shaded with edges or unshaded with and without hidden lines.

When I view a component as unshaded with hidden lines - the only option to view internal features, much of the detail is missing so it's not much use. This is especially the case if trying to rotate the part at the same time.

Surely, if they can provide transparent in an assembly it should be possible in a part? Am I missing something?
 

RE: Transparent viewing

(OP)
Hi Anna,

Actually, even the wrong video was interesting. I must watch more of them!

As for the transparency thing, yes, you are right you can change the appearance of the part. It's not quite the same as being able to quickly toggle between visibility states like you can in an assembly though.

Thanks for your reply.
 

RE: Transparent viewing

You can probably get a macro set-up if you want a push one button solution.

Or save a display state for the part that you can toggle between.

Cheers,

Anna Wood
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