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Bug? Shaded view of model is also shown for inactive groups (by Daniel M.)
Hi,
I am playing with a design study and have noticed that inactive groups are still displayed in the shaded model. Same goes for edges of solid model.
I was expecting that inactive groups are invisible/hidden. In the attached graphics, this would apply to the red part and its sketch.
Is this intended? Or is it a bug? How can I hide something entirely?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
I am playing with a design study and have noticed that inactive groups are still displayed in the shaded model. Same goes for edges of solid model.
I was expecting that inactive groups are invisible/hidden. In the attached graphics, this would apply to the red part and its sketch.
Is this intended? Or is it a bug? How can I hide something entirely?
Thanks in advance,
Daniel
(no subject) (by Daniel M.)
OK, it says explicitly in the reference docs that this is by design:
"In addition to the above options, it is possible to hide and show entire groups. If a group is hidden, then all of the entities (line segments, circles, arcs, points, etc.) from that group are hidden. The solid model is not affected; if a hidden group contains a circle that is extruded to form a cylinder, then the cylinder will remain visible."
Maybe this could be implemented in a next version?
"In addition to the above options, it is possible to hide and show entire groups. If a group is hidden, then all of the entities (line segments, circles, arcs, points, etc.) from that group are hidden. The solid model is not affected; if a hidden group contains a circle that is extruded to form a cylinder, then the cylinder will remain visible."
Maybe this could be implemented in a next version?
(no subject) (by Jonathan Westhues)
The solid model is the cumulative "feature linked list" of each group's solid model, combined as Boolean union or difference. So the solid model from a single group is neither shown nor hidden, always just combined into that cumulative final model. You can exclude a group's solid model by setting "suppress" in that group's browser screen, though.
(no subject) (by Daniel M.)
Thanks for your explanation, Jonathan. And it sounds like "suppress" would do exactly what I need, however, I can't find that option?! Is it a checkbox? In the Property Browser?
Your help is much appreciated!
Your help is much appreciated!
(no subject) (by Jonathan Westhues)
In the browser; but until 3.0, I'm afraid it's available only for linked models (like parts in an assembly), not extrudes or lathes.
(no subject) (by Daniel M.)
This is the first time I hear about plans for an upcoming v3.0! That is exciting news! Is there any release schedule yet? Any plans about new features and bugs to fix?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Daniel
Thanks a lot in advance,
Daniel
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