Defining a Visualization Mode for Sketcher Elements

This task shows you how to set the Sketcher elements visualization mode that best meets your needs. The Sketcher provides three different options, each of them dedicated to a particular need.
  In case you wish to set visualization modes for wireframe geometry, refer to Defining a Visualization Mode for Wireframe Elements which describes the different options available from the 2D Visualization toolbar .

Note that for efficiency purposes, it is recommended to use options dedicated to Sketcher elements visualization OR options dedicated to 3D elements visualization. Indeed, when working on a sketch, it is preferable not to use these two types of visualization simultaneously.

  1. From the Visualization toolbar, activate the Visu 3D sub-toolbar.

  2. Set the visualization mode that best meets your needs:

Behavior Common to the Three Modes

Whatever mode you choose, you can always:

  • access and select features in the specification tree even when the 3D background is not visualized.
  • When editing a sketch, the visualization mode you defined for it is retrieved.

Working with the Usual Option

The Usual mode is the default option. When activated, the 3D geometry is visible in the Sketcher.

Working with the Low Light Option

If activated, the Low Light mode introduces a low light for all geometrical elements and features that then appear as gray-colored, except for the current sketch. Additionally, although you can see them, you cannot select them. You can just handle Sketcher elements.
 

Working with the No 3D Background Option

If activated, the No 3D Background mode hides all geometrical elements and features (products, parts, etc.) except for the current sketch. Even if geometrical elements are coplanar with the sketch plane, these elements are hidden.