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Vectorworks Tip #024 – Preferences – X-Ray Mode in OpenGL

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When you use Occluded Selection and Snapping you might want to snap to, or select objects inside the model, but that preference makes it hard to do. This image shows the model in OpenGL rendering.

If you hold down the B key, you can use the X-Ray mode in rendered views. This will allow you to see into the building and select objects. This image shows the X-Ray mode in OpenGL.

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