Choose a surface preset
Classify a shape with a surface preset, inspect its appearance and manage class overrides.
A surface preset classifies a shape and supplies its default appearance. Use the Surface Class picker to choose a selectable leaf in the class hierarchy. Classification helps the application treat a shape as a particular surface; it does not certify materials or quantities.
Open Surface Class
Select a supported shape and open its Surface Class picker from the available Inspector or style controls. Check the selection first, especially when several objects are selected or the active style tool is setting defaults for new objects.
Open a family and choose a leaf
Family branches open submenus. A branch click only navigates; choose an actual selectable leaf to apply its preset. The selected class shows a check mark. Entries marked as not configured cannot be selected until the required catalog defaults are available.
Inspect the appearance
The preset supplies a class-driven appearance. Inspect the result in the current view. You can then make supported visual fill or outline adjustments without assuming that every appearance change also changes classification.
Understand overrides
A direct class override and the originating preset are distinct. Auto from preset, when offered, clears the direct override while keeping the preset and its independent variant. It is not a general reset of every visual setting.
Remove classification deliberately
Choose None (unclassified) to clear the preset and direct class override. This is different from choosing a transparent or absent visual fill. Review any class-dependent behavior after changing classification.