Sets options for naming a new surface style, basing the new style on a current style and determining the rendering mode for displaying objects in the workspace.
Name
Specifies a unique name for the new surface style.
Base on
Lists all the current styles on which you can base a new style. If you do not want to base the new style on a current style, you can select the no style option.
Render Mode
Determines the physical appearance of 3D objects in the workspace.
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View Default - Use the render mode assigned to the view.
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Outline - Displays objects with edges as a single line and the surfaces solid. Edge lines and faces not within the normal view are hidden.
Available Preview options:
Preview render mode
Provides a view of a 3D object in each available render mode.
Preview object
Specifies an object type to display in the Preview area: Sphere, Cube, or Teapot. When you select one of the objects, the Preview area shows how your selected rendering mode affects that object type.
Preview
Displays the selected object type and render mode in graphic form for your preview.
Description
Provides a text description of the specified style.