Hidden lines are removed and visible surfaces are shaded. Only visible faces will highlight when the cursor moves over them. Press and hold the (Alt) key to highlight and select faces that are hidden from view.

 

 

 

All curve, surface, and solid edges are displayed and viewed directly. Advantages: increased display performance and all features can be viewed. Disadvantages: displays can be confusing disorienting to the user.

 

 

 

All hidden lines and only edges are displayed. Like shaded mode, only visible faces will highlight when the cursor moves over them. Again, press and hold the (Alt) key to highlight and select faces that are hidden from view.

 

 

 

All part surfaces are displayed in "Contour Striping" mode.  This is the same mode used by the Inquire Face Analyze command.  This mode performs a spherical environment map of texture that consists of lines that are either horizontal, vertical or in both directions.  This is reflected onto the surfaces such that you can determine characteristics of the surface depending on the visible results of the reflection.