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Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

(OP)
I'm using Solid Edge ST, and I don't know how to Wireframe a single object on an assembly.  For example, I want to wire frame the part that gaurds the rotor, but have my rotor in solid form.    

RE: Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

Not sure you can do it as such.

You can set a part to be a 'clear' or 'transparent' finish.  Then if you set the assy to be shaded with edges shown you'll kind of get the same effect - especially if you use white clear or something.

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RE: Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

(OP)
Ok, how do I set it to transparent finish, is that in the scene mode.   

RE: Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

You can select the part, then on the view tab there is a style group. You should then be able to choose from one of the standard face styles - some of which are transparent.

Alternatively select the part, then on the view ribbon choose Format Faces. The the appearance tab has a setting for opacity.

Hope that helps

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RE: Wireframing certain objects in an assembly.

(OP)
I did it, thank you very much.

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