Adjusting the RockPlot3D Isosurface Style

Step-by-Step Summary

Follow these steps to adjust how the 3D isosurface is displayed – as a solid surface or a mesh of lines, or as hidden (for insertion of slices).

In the Data pane of the RockPlot3D window, right-click on the name of the isosurface to be modified and choose Options. This is also available for morphed models.
Draw Style: Locate this drop-down box in the Isosurface Options or Morphing Options window. By clicking the down-arrow you can see the options.
- Solid Filled: Displays the isosurface as a continuous surface, either single color or gradational colors as defined in the Color Scheme settings. (See left, below.)
- Wireframe: The isosurface will be represented by a wire frame, with lines drawn at the density of the solid model from which the isosurface was created. You can adjust the line thickness by increasing or decreasing the numeric setting displayed there. A setting of "1" will result in thin lines. (See above, right.)
- Hidden: Choose this if the isosurface display of the model is to be hidden. Use this setting if you wish to insert slices and the isosurface display gets in the way.
Click the Apply button at any time to view the effect of your style changes on the isosurface. You may need to drag the Options window out of the way to view the display. You do not need to close the Isosurface Options window to apply and see the changes.

! Using the Apply button tells the program to invoke the changes you have made. You cannot discard changes once they have been applied.

These styles can be used with any of the isosurface Color Schemes.