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title: Display problem - transparent files in SOLIDWORKS
description: Have your parts or assemblies become transparent? This article explains how to solve the problem | Ohmycad VAR Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks, CATIA & 3DEXPERIENCE
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June 29, 2026

# Display problem - transparent files in SOLIDWORKS

## Have your parts or assemblies become transparent? This article explains how to solve the problem.

Occasionally, a bug may cause certain parts to become transparent. If you encounter this problem, it's likely that your graphics card is not certified. However, there is a way to restore the display of your parts.

![](https://hub.ohmycad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-09-2023-12-45-29-9441-PM.png?width=312&height=414&name=image-png-Nov-09-2023-12-45-29-9441-PM.png)

#### **SOLUTION :**

In SOLIDWORKS, click on Options>Display. 

In the "Edge display in shaded with edges mode" box, uncheck "Optimize for thin parts".

.![](https://hub.ohmycad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-09-2023-11-03-10-3301-AM.png?width=670&height=762&name=image-png-Nov-09-2023-11-03-10-3301-AM.png)

### Your parts are displayed correctly 👍

 

Still not working? Send us an **RX file**

The procedure in this article -> [RX Tutorial](https://hub.xdinnovation.eu/en/knowledge/report-a-problem-with-solidworks-rx)

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