# Render Mode Options

There are several options available when viewing a layout. Below is a list of object types and their associated options. See the [Render Modes Reference](/layout/reference/render-modes.md) and [Render Modes Explanation](/layout/explanation/render-modes.md) for more information.

The Render Mode Options allow you to define whether or not objects are visible within the scene. When objects are visible, the options determine how they appear in the scene.

You are able to interact with the rendering options in a variety of ways:

* Hover above an icon to display the associated rendering options.
* Click the icon to cycle through the list of rendering options.
* Alternatively, you can select the rendering option of your choice from the list.

<figure><img src="/files/DupVdm5XwGVJQbcuwPSV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Render Mode Options</p></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="233"></th><th width="445"></th><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/DXPbZnzJs1mw8YZ48AWI" alt="Feature Pattern Containers" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Feature Pattern Containers include:</p><ul><li>Automatic</li><li>Visible</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/dzpfTUpb1y1uyCKeNguz" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/GnB59mYINc0uLocscdLt" alt="Chase &#x26; Steps" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Chase &#x26; Steps include:</p><ul><li>Automatic</li><li>Visible</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul><p>Tip: Feature Pattern Containers must be visible in order to view Chase &#x26; Steps.</p></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/jjThDkpjZN2yyX0RyYn9" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/478Ld9tculHcubXGUYux" alt="Roof Objects" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Roof Objects include:</p><ul><li>Automatic</li><li>Planes</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/qFfJqBPq6XnmaIUqXnDu" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/UfA7F8gmMVPZIgqYU2Rh" alt="Ceilings" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Ceilings include:</p><ul><li>Automatic</li><li>Visible</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center">/<img src="/files/rl2iqRDZuOL9CZ9JbPHH" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/YfStaRVybUvGN3rV2aIh" alt="Bearing Envelopes" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Walls are available for both Structural and Non-Structural walls and include:</p><ul><li>Hatched*</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul><p>*Note, hatching is currently available in 2D view only.</p></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/w0B92luMDitSmYRcFhvB" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/JPOF6JSfZ8HtYgPJj32s" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Beams include:</p><ul><li>Hatched*</li><li>Wireframe</li><li>Solid</li><li>Hidden</li></ul><p>*Note, hatching is currently available in 2D view only.</p></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/UScF8uwuBHPXSZpsNHp1" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/hPitj0NegsyeBUuTtfsC" alt="Truss Envelopes" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Truss Envelopes include:</p><ul><li>Designs</li><li>Solids</li><li>Envelopes</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/TZFjEV4FsmZK0lZqH46G" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/DDXscjDDnWo9jwA3Cp2Y" alt="Connections" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Connections include:</p><ul><li>Hardware</li><li>Overrides</li><li>Both</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/atdAVUTg18PCeUpbN10b" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/Axw74mM7qZRaSoJ5hyOE" alt="Worklines" data-size="original"></td><td><p>Rendering options for Worklines include:</p><ul><li>Visible</li><li>Hidden</li></ul></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/HsHEmt4Trke621CaGiYp" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

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