Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to graphics in a view.
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Troubleshooting: View Graphics
Topics in this section
- Objects Are Not Visible
Use this checklist to troubleshoot why objects are not visible in a view. - Common Issues with Visibility and Graphic Display
Identify and resolve commonly encountered issues with the visibility and graphic display of elements in a view. - Artifacts Are Visible in the Model View
Take steps to remove display artifacts from a view. - Cannot Override the Graphics of an Element Category
In a view, you want to use the Visibility/Graphics dialog to change the display or graphics of an element category, but the category displays in gray, and you cannot change it. - Cannot Change a View Property
You want to use the Properties palette to change a view property, but the property displays in gray, and you cannot change it. - Issues with Surface Patterns
When you apply sketchy lines to a view, surface patterns display noise or undesirable inconsistencies. - Inconsistent Graphics for Surfaces
Surfaces of the model display uneven coloring, fuzzy graphics, triangle graphics, or other artifacts. When orbiting or zooming a view, surfaces appear to flash. - Inconsistent Display of Joined Concrete Framing Elements
In a plan view, joined concrete structural framing elements display irregularly or portions of geometry disappear when you specify the Detail Level of the view to Medium or Fine. - Shadows Produce Artifacts
When you turn on shadows, the view displays dots, white spots, and other artifacts. - Annotations Are Not Sketchy
When you apply sketchy lines to a view, annotations (such as dimensions and text) do not appear to be hand-drawn. - Some Model Elements Are Not Sketchy
When you apply sketchy lines to a view, some model elements do not appear to be hand-drawn. - Hidden Lines Do Not Display
You turned on the display of hidden lines in a view, but when you zoom out, the hidden lines disappear. - Lines Look Heavy when Depth Cueing is Applied
When anti-aliasing is selected, and you apply depth cueing to a view, lines in the view are heavy and elements do not fade.
Parent topic: Troubleshooting: Document and Present the Design