You can use the ShadeView command to determine how 3D models are displayed.


How to change the shade mode:

  1. Enter SHADEMODE in the command window.
  2. Enter one of the following options:
    2D: Lines and curves of drawing elements are shown.
    3D-Wireframe: Lines and curves of drawing elements are shown.
    Hidden: Hidden edges of the wireframe are not shown.
    Flat: Drawing elements are shown shaded. The representation is less realistic than with Gouraud.
    Flat_with_Edges: Drawing elements are shown shaded. The edges of the wireframe are also visible.
    Gouraud: Drawing elements are shown shaded. The presentation is more realistic than with Flat.
    Gouraud_with_Edges: Drawing elements are shown shaded. The edges of the wireframe are also visible.