Setting the viewing environment for 3D models

This page guides you how to set the viewing environment for 3D models. You can set how models are lit, what backgrounds to use, how to indicate selections, as well as visual properties such as high-dynamic-range (HDR) rendering, and the correct representation of cut edges.

To set the viewing properties of a drawing

To begin, do any of the following:

In the graphical area, right-click anywhere, and then click View Options on the context menu.
On the Tools menu, point to 3D Presenter, and then click View Options.

The View Options dialog box appears.

The dialog has three tabs. Follow the links to learn the various settings. (The links open in separate windows.)

General viewing options General settings for the lighting and visualizing of 3D models
Colors Settings for the coloring of panels when they are selected, highlighted. Also settings for the coloring of external objects while they are being inserted into a 3D model.
Dimensions Settings for the appearance of the dimension lines applied to the 3D model.