Face Coloring

The Face Coloring options allow the faces in the graphics view to provide additional context specific information.

By Body Color (Default): Faces are displayed according to their owning body color.

By Thickness: Each assigned face thickness value is represented by one color. The Thickness Legend is displayed in this mode.

By Geometry Type: Faces are displayed according to their owning body type. DesignModeler format bodies are displayed in blue and Workbench format bodies are displayed in red. The Geometry Type Legend is displayed in this mode.

By Named Selection: Faces are displayed according to their assigned Named Selection colors. Each Named Selection is represented by one randomly assigned color. The Named Selection Legend is displayed in this mode.

By Shared Topology: Faces are displayed according to their assigned Shared Topology Type colors. Each Shared Topology Type is represented by one assigned color. The Shared Topology Type Legend is displayed in this mode.

By Fluid/Solid: Faces are displayed according to their assigned fluid/solid type. Each Fluid/Solid is represented by one assigned color. The Fluid/Solid Type Legend is displayed in this mode.

Face Coloring topics:

The option is available for shaded exterior edges and for shaded exterior displays. It is accessible from two locations: