Specify the Background for a 3D View

Background views add depth and realism to your models.

To specify the background for a 3D view

1. Open the 3D view.
2. Click View tabGraphics panel (Graphic Display Options).
3. Under Background, select Gradient background.
4. Select the desired colors for the sky, horizon, and ground.
5. (Optional) If the horizon will be visible in the view, specify the ground level:
   1. In the Graphic Display Options dialog, under Lighting, for Sun Setting, click the value button.
   2. In the Sun Settings dialog, select Ground Plane at Level, and specify the level to use for the ground plane.
   3. Click OK.
6. In the Graphic Display Options dialog, click OK.

The view displays the gradient background, and the horizon and ground, if visible.