[Bf-modeling] Show Front Edges Only

[metalliandy]

Sounds like a good solution to me. +1
On 26/06/2013 00:37, Jonathan Williamson wrote:
> A current problem we have while retopologizing a surface is keeping 
> track of the new geometry, while also being able to see the original 
> form clearly.
>
> I've just discussed the issue with Campbell on IRC and we've come to 
> the conclusion that a straight-forward solution to this is a Display 
> option for the viewport for "Show Front Edges Only."
>
> Here's the current problem: http://cl.ly/PsEh
>
> As you can see, while in shaded mode, you practically can't see your 
> new geometry.
>
> An ideal display mode would look like this: http://cl.ly/Pt54
>
> This allows you to view the original form in shaded mode, and yet see 
> the new mesh in a wireframe, while also hiding all back edges and 
> vertices.
>
> Currently there's two main ways to do this. One is Xray, which gives 
> you this: http://cl.ly/PtGQ, and then Shrinkwrap. Neither option is good.
>
> Having a "Front Edges Only" option for the Viewport, which would work 
> on the currently selected object would be ideal. This would allow you 
> to easily see what you're working on while also allowing you to work 
> on multiple objects easily.
>
>
>
> Jonathan Williamson
> http://cgcookie.com
>
>
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