Overview

3D View Mode is an option for changing the properties of an object or expression method in 3D viewport with the Viewport Toolbar.

Location

Viewport Toolbar > Smoothing
Viewport Toolbar > Thickness
Surface > Right Panel > Properties

Operation Method

Smoothing

This option temporarily breaks up the mesh to appear smoother than the mesh quality used in the simulation. This option applies only when simulation stops (e.g. Pause, Reset).

Thickness

The Thickness option determines whether or not to express the thickness of the pattern.
While all patterns have a thickness, turning the thickness option off will show the pattern as a thin sheet of paper as shown in the left figure.

Thickness Types

Thickness type is an option that determines the thickness type of a surface, z-weave supports 4 thickness types. (Flat, Round, Double and Outline).
Pattern thickness type can be set via Surface > Right Panel > Properties > Physical Properties.