Introduced in 1993, Image Masking (SWC) is a very powerful tool to give a realistic impression of objects. When objects overlap each other in a picture, this function is used. The display of areas hidden behind another object is suppressed. That way a realistic impression is achieved. All calculations are done automatically and in real-time. Compare the examples below!
Without Image Masking (SWC): |
Perfect Image Masking (SWC) exactly cuts out the turning shapes: |
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Without Image Masking (SWC), all parts of the Motor are displayed, whether they are hidden behind another part or not: |
The parts of an object hidden behind another object are not displayed. That way, the viewer gets a realistic impression: |
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