This function enables the user to show/hide the selected parts.  The Turn Part On/Off dialog box, as shown in Figure 4.5.1, appears once the function is selected.

·          The user can show/hide the selected part using any of the 3 options provided in Turn Part On/Off dialog box: selecting a line, element, or surface.  In addition, the part can also be shown/hidden by using mouse cursor to pick on the parts listed in the Select by Name list.

Figure 4.5.1  Turn Part On/Off dialog box

·          Only the selected part will be shown in the display area if the Only Select On option is toggled on.

·            ALL ON

All parts will be shown in the display area.

·            ALL OFF

All parts will be hidden in the display area.

·            REVERSE

Reverse the display of parts. The opened parts are closed and the closed parts are opened.

·            UNDO

Cancel the last step of part operation. The Reverse operation cannot be cancelled.