9.5.2

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Lines
The Lines mode allows the complete display of the polygon mesh including hidden lines. The lines
are colored by the textures.
Wireframe
The wireframe mode draws lines on the objects if combined with a mode that allows this such as
Gouraud Shading (Lines).
Isoparms
This mode displays isoparm lines for objects that use them such as NURBS objects. Other objects
such as polygon objects will be displayed in wireframe. This mode will only have an effect if used in
combination with a mode that supports it such as Gouraud Shading (Lines).
Box
This mode displays each object as a box. Each box has the same dimensions as the object it
represents. Box is the second fastest display mode available, making it useful for extremely
demanding scenes.
Skeleton
This is the fastest display mode of all. It is only suitable for hierarchical structures. Each object origin
is shown as a small dot and the dots are connected according to the hierarchy. This mode can be
useful for character animation. Not only is it extremely fast, it also removes all non-critical lines to
expose the skeleton.
Display Tags
If this option is enabled, the objects will use the display mode dened in their Display tags (if present).
Objects without a Display tag will continue to use the viewport’s shading mode.
Backface Culling
Use this option to toggle backface culling on or off when in Lines mode. Backface culling can speed
up the display and make the scene easier to understand and edit. With backface culling, all concealed
surfaces are hidden. A backface is a surface that points away from the camera.