What visual marker is used to indicate that a part or assembly is outdated in the draft environment?

In the draft environment of Solid Edge, an outdated part or assembly is visually represented with a gray border. This visual cue serves as an indication for users that the design element in question is no longer up-to-date with respect to the current model or assembly that it is derived from. It helps engineers and designers identify components that may not reflect the latest changes made in the main design, prompting them to take action, whether that’s updating the draft or revisiting the part in its context.

Gray borders effectively communicate this state in a way that is easily recognizable, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy in the engineering process. Other visual indications, such as red highlights or orange outlines, are typically used in different contexts within Solid Edge and may represent other statuses or conditions, but specifically, the outdated status is denoted by the gray border.