How to change Display Timing and Ambient Shadow settings
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120 Autodesk Inventor Tips –
#19 Select Other – Timing
To change the Select Other drop-down list display timing follow the steps –
Step 1
Tools tab > Option panel > Application Options
Step 2
Go to
General tab > Selection
“Select Other” delay (sec)
Enter a value in seconds to delay.
TIP: Enter value OFF To turn-off the Select Other function.
#20 Ambient Shadows Always On
To set Ambient Shadows – Always On, regardless of the document, follow these steps.
Step 1
Open the Application Options
Tools > Options > Application Options
Step 2
On the Application Options dialog box on the Display tab: Select Use application settings;
Then click the Settings… button
Step 3
On the Display Appearance dialog box;
check the box for Ambient Shadows. Then click OK.
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