shade#
- Mapdl.shade(wn='', type_='', **kwargs)#
Defines the type of surface shading used with Z-buffering.
APDL Command: /SHADE
- Parameters:
- wn
Window number (or ALL) to which command applies (defaults to 1).
- type_
Shading type:
FACET or 0 - Facet shading (one color per area face) (default).
- GOURAUD or 1 - Gouraud smooth shading (smooth variation of color based on interpolated vertex
colors).
- PHONG or 2 - Phong smooth shading (smooth variation of color based on interpolated vertex
normals).
Notes
Defines the type of surface shading used on area, volume, and PowerGraphics [/GRAPHICS,POWER] displays when software Z-buffering is enabled [/TYPE]. This command is only functional for 2-D display devices.
This command is valid in any processor.