HIDEPRECISION (System Variable)

Controls the accuracy of hides and shades.

Type:Integer
Saved in:Not-saved
Initial value:0

Hides can be calculated in double precision or single precision. Setting HIDEPRECISION to 1 produces more accurate hides by using double precision, but this setting also uses more memory and can affect performance, especially when hiding solids.

Value

Description

0

Single precision; uses less memory

1

Double precision; uses more memory

In AutoCAD LT, the HIDEPRECISION setting can also be set in the Hidden Line Settings dialog box, Hide Precision area.