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Simplify/ phantom drawing

admaiora — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:04:49 GMT

Hello! Inventor 2023. A new Simplify substitute Model State was created, called LITE2 in the video. When placing the view on the drawing, it is invisible (while it is not invisible in the 3D model). I have to manually make it visible. If it’s not clear, what I mean is this: having lightweight models not only for 3D, but also for drawings. Why does this happen? Is it intended behavior?

Re: Simplify/ phantom drawing

Yijiang.Cai — Sat, 09 May 2026 05:41:55 GMT

@admaiora could you please check the result of Simplify substitute Model State? Is it a surface or solid? If possible, could you please share the dataset with me via: river-yijiang.cai@autodesk.com for a try? Thank you!

Re: Simplify/ phantom drawing

lauri_barnhart — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:57:52 GMT

Hi @admaiora,

I wanted to check in and see if you saw @Yijiang.Cai's follow up questions and request and if assistance is still needed or if you found a solution to your question already? Please share any available information so the community can assist you further.

All the best,

Lauri | Community Manager

Re: Simplify/ phantom drawing

johnsonshiue — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:59:53 GMT

Hi Matteo,

As River has already alluded, it is possible the substitute has a composite body. By default, the surface bodies are not included in the drawing view. You may edit the view (or recreate the view) -> Recovery -> check "Include surface bodies."

Many thanks!