Rendering Objects as Wire Frames or Solids
To render (display) all objects in the view window as wireframe outlines or smooth-shaded solids:
- Click View > Render.
- On the Render menu, click one of the following:
- Wire Frame. The objects in the view window are displayed as skeletal structures, enabling you to see all sides of the objects at one time.
You can also use the F6 key or the
shade icon
to toggle the display to wireframe.
- Smooth Shaded. The objects in the view window are displayed as shaded objects with smooth edges.
You can also use the F7 key or the
shade icon
to toggle the display to smooth shaded.
To render a single object in the view window as a wireframe outline:
- Select the object you want to render as a wireframe:
- In the Properties dialog box, under the Attribute tab, select the check box for the Display Wireframe property.
Tip: You can also press
F6 (Wire Frame) and F7 (Smooth Shaded) to toggle between
these two views
Related Topics
Setting the Default Rendering Mode
Setting the Curved Surface Visualization