Recommended test
Make a clear technical view and a shaded view without changing object materials.
- Switch to an orthographic elevation and inspect Line display with object edges.
- Return to a color view and open Appearance.
- Adjust brightness and contrast under Image adjustments, then reset that section.
- Adjust Scene lighting, orbit to the other side and compare with the original view.
Choose Color or Line display
Color shows materials and lighting. Line provides a drawing-like view and is most useful with orthographic projection. Evaluate material finishes in Color view.
Object edges can be shown or hidden globally. Set edge color and opacity for contrast with the surfaces. In Custom Solid, the secondary header’s Show outlines provides its outline control; hide source sketches separately through the model browser.
Adjust the image
Open Appearance and expand Image adjustments for brightness and contrast. These affect the viewport image, rather than assigning a new finish to selected objects. Use the section’s reset control to return its values to defaults.
Change one value at a time. Excess contrast can hide detail in dark faces; excess brightness can wash out thin outlines.
Adjust scene lighting
Scene lighting controls the main and fill lighting. Highlight, shadow fill and ambient levels affect how clearly the model’s shape reads. Follow camera keeps the lighting relationship tied to the view; fixed lighting keeps it tied to the scene.
This section has its own reset. Resetting lighting and choosing a different surface finish are separate actions.
Capture a consistent view
Before a Planner page or elevation export, check projection, camera direction, display style, visible objects and linework. The same geometry can look quite different with another lighting setup. Appearance changes do not alter model dimensions or quantities.