View a surface from it's edge

[ToddPig]

I created an offset surface, and would like to view this surface when I'm in the from view.  See attached Screencast.  

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks in advance

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[andrewiv]

There is no screencast so it's a little hard to figure out what you're looking for.

[ToddPig]

I'm not able to add my Screen Cast!!

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[andrewiv]

Can you just paste a link to the screencast instead of attaching it into the message?

[ToddPig]

Andrewiv,

If you create a flat surface, then try to view the surface from the side it should show up as a line.  I understand that a surface has no thickness, but why would I ever what to NOT see it?

[JDMather]

Works fine here, there must be something else going on?

[andrewiv]

Is this what you're talking about?

[SBix26]

If you change visual style to Shaded with Edges (or any other visual style that shows edges/wires), flat surfaces are visible when viewing from their edge.  Shaded or Realistic styles, no.

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[ToddPig]

OK, that helps thanks!

[ToddPig]

Yeah, that would be great if I could see what your seeing.  I did another test, and when I create a surface, then try to look at it's edge....nothing!!!  If I hover the mouse of it, it shows up.

[JDMather]

Attach file here that exhibits this behavior.

[ToddPig]

Looks like toggling between  "shaded with edges", "wireframe" then back to "shaded with edges" is a good work around, thanks.

[ToddPig]

I don't see an option for searching for the URL to paste?

[andrewiv]

If you go and look at your screencast under your profile, you should be able to just copy/paste the address. 

I did just look at your screencasts and I don't see one that refers to this problem.  Could you try another one?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Todd,

Another option might be turning off Translucent option (right-click on the Offset surface -> uncheck Translucent). If you like it, you can go to Tools -> App Options -> Part -> check "Opaque surfaces."

Many thanks!