The render modes in the Vectorworks program translate the drawing in various ways to create an image with additional realistic details. For example, a Hidden Line rendering is similar to the non-rendered (Wireframe) image, but it hides the portion of the objects that would not normally be visible. An OpenGL rendering also has hidden lines, and colors and shading; it also shows how the light sources interact with the object surfaces, and it can show any textures that were applied.
The View bar displays the Render Modes for quick access to the rendering commands. The View bar options display the Render Mode - Short (displaying a shortened version) or the Render Mode - Long (displaying the current render mode options and the current render mode). The Current Render Mode Options button opens the settings dialog box for the current render mode, if applicable.
To select a render mode:
Select View > Rendering, and then select the desired render mode.
To cancel a render process before it is complete, press Esc.
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A visual representation of the model is created using lines to represent object edges; see Wireframe Options to adjust settings for planar objects
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Creates a good-quality, detailed rendering, with colors, shading, and textures (optional - Renderworks required); see OpenGL for details
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Hides the edge lines of objects that are behind other objects, which gives a solid appearance; with the Renderworks product installed, optionally displays surface hatches that give the appearance of textures (see Hidden Line Rendering with Surface Hatches)
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Edge lines of objects that are behind other objects display as dashed lines
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Displays objects as solids, and displays attributes such as colors
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An Unshaded Polygon rendering with shading added
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A Shaded Polygon rendering with no edge lines
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A Hidden Line rendering on top of a Shaded Polygon - No Lines rendering; edges and curved surfaces are cleaner than those in a Shaded Polygon rendering
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A Vectorworks preference sets the preferred 3D render mode, applied whenever the drawing is switched from Top/Plan into a 3D view; see 3D Preferences.
If you have a Vectorworks Service Select subscription, you can use the Vectorworks Nomad app to view and present your 3D drawings rendered in OpenGL on your iOS mobile device. Click here for more information.
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