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    Visualization

    Describes improvements to rendering.

    New Box Mode diagnostic shader

    The Box Mode diagnostic shader displays the Subdivision and NURBS geometry in a simplified poly form. Click Shading Off to turn off Box Mode shading. This shader is useful for detecting surface quality problems such as odd-sized faces, edge loops that zig-zag, or other surface irregularities.

    Improved Environment mapping

    We improved Environment mapping in Alias with IBL image maps.

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