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Cross-Section View—Edges & Faces page

Option Description
Edges Specifies the display of edges in the primary display. Select from the following options:FeatureDisplays the edges of geometry features.WireframeDisplays all element edges.NoneHides all element and feature edges.Click the Color palette to change the edge color.
Faces Specifies the display of element free faces in the primary display. Choose from the following options:NoneHides element faces. OpaqueDisplays opaque free faces that are solid filled. TranslucentDisplays translucent free faces. Note: You must enable translucency to view translucent faces.To enable translucency, choose PreferencesVisualization. Click the Visual tab and select the Translucency check box.Click the Color palette to change the element free face color.
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