This tool is used to toggle between two types of visualization mode of the scene:
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/Edit/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.
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.
