Analyzing Using Highlights

You can create a highlight surface diagnosis on shaded surfaces.

Note: If the quality of the shaded analysis display is not satisfying, select the following in Me

> Preferences > Common Preferences > 2D 3D View Display > Selection:

Highlight section: Glow
Prehighlight section: XOR

Before you begin: Open a 3D shape containing surfaces and select Shading with Material in the View section of the action bar.

Select surfaces.

Option	Description
Elements	You can select individual elements or geometrical sets.
Display List	You can select a display list. All elements in this list are used as input.
Global	Applies the highlight analysis to all surfaces of the part, including surfaces created after the analysis definition.

In the Type area, select the Color.

Option	Description
Highlight	The width of the brightness flow depends on the Shine. The brightness is amplified exponentially with increasing shine factor.
Colored	Displays the highlight lines in different colors.
Black and White	Displays the highlight lines in black and white with constant width.

In the Type area, select the Projection.

Option	Description
Beam	Calculates the highlight lines directly from the light beam of the parallel light source.
Cylinder	Creates the highlight lines by reflection of stripes on the interior side of an imaginary cylinder around the geometry.