Although most commonly used with 3D surfaces, shade plots can also be used to flood 2D plots with solid colors, or to light source shade the exterior of 3D volume plots. In 3D plots, zone effects (translucency and lighting) cause color variation (shading) throughout the zone(s). Shading can also help you discern the shape of the plot.
Toggle-on "Shade" in the Plot sidebar to add shading to your plot. Use the Shade page of the Zone Style dialog to customize shading. Refer to Chapter 13: “Translucency and Lighting” for information on translucency and lighting zone effects.
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Shade plots require IJ or IJK-ordered, or finite element data. I-ordered, or irregular data cannot be used to create shade plots.