Graphics Programs Reference
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Visual styles
In the previous pages, we already have seen some visual styles applied. Visual styles,
introduced in Version 2007, specify the representation of the 3D model on each view-
port, such as controlling edges, shading or wireframing, lighting, materials, and back-
ground.
Applying visual styles
AutoCAD comes with several visual styles already defined that cannot be eliminated
and are available for all drawings. Since Version 2011, there are ten visual styles
available. Previous versions have only five.
2D wireframe : This visual style only displays edges and is the only one
that doesn't accept the perspective mode or background
Wireframe : This visual style displays edges but accepts perspective mode
and background
Hidden : This visual style only displays visible edges, giving the feeling of
opaque faces (hidden edges not visible)
Sketchy : In this visual style, visible edges are displayed as if they were
sketched by hand
Realistic : In this visual style, faces are displayed with a smooth shade and
with materials, if applied
Shaded : In this visual style, faces are displayed with a smooth shade and
without materials
Shaded with Edges : This visual style is the same as shaded, but with vis-
ible edges highlighted
Shades of Gray : This visual style is the same as shaded, but all colors
are converted to grayscale
Conceptual : In this visual style, faces are displayed with smooth shading,
but with cool and warm colors, giving an artistic feeling
X-ray : In this visual style, objects are displayed with some transparency
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