Contour Options

The Contour Options dialog contains a wide variety of options for customizing the display of contours on the model. Note:

• The Contour Options dialog works a little differently than a regular dialog. It is known as a "roll-up" dialog, and can be left up on the screen while performing other tasks. The "arrow" button in the upper right corner can be used to "roll-up" or "roll-down" the dialog, without closing it. This allows the user to minimize / maximize the dialog, to keep it out of the way when not needed.
• Tip – the dialog can also be minimized / maximized by DOUBLE-CLICKING on the title bar of the dialog.

A "roll-up" dialog is useful when working with multiple views, since the user can apply different options to different views, without closing the dialog.

The following Contour Options are available:

• Contour Range
• Format
• Mode

Contour Options is available in:

• the View menu
• the default right-click menu (this is the most convenient way to access Contour Options)

A great variety of contouring appearances can be achieved by the use of the Contour Options. The user is encouraged to experiment with all of the available options, to become familiar with all of the possibilities.

The default Contour Options are in effect whenever a file is opened, or a New Window is created.