Surface and Path Representation

While editing surfaces and paths in the conceptual design environment, you can choose which elements to view with the Surface and Path Representation tools.

Select a divided surface and notice the Modify | Divided Surface tabSurface Representation panel.

or

Select a divided path and notice the Modify | Divided Path tab Path Representation panel.

The corresponding Surface, Path, Pattern, Component (Surface), and Component (Path) tools show or hide their respective elements in the conceptual design environment.

NoteChanges made from the Representation panels will not carry into a project. To globally show or hide surface elements, click Manage tabGraphics panelVisibility and Appearance. See Visibility and Graphic Display in Project Views.

Each element has a subset of display properties. To access these properties:

Click Modify | Divided Surface tabSurface Representation panel.

or

Click Modify | Divided Path tabPath Representation panel.

The appropriate Representation dialog opens with tabs for Surface, Pattern, Component, or Path. Each tab has check boxes for surface element specific items. Clicking a check box shows the change in the drawing area. Click OK to confirm any changes.