Actually, I found the answer in a SW 2003 post on this site myself.
Very simple solution. I did not have planes checked under the 'view' dropdown.
I had searched earlier but did not go back far enough.
Thanks anyway.
I am using Solidworks 15 but I have had the same problem since at least SW 11.
I cannot get planes to show up any way other than basic outline.
I have checked every checkbox I can find to display planes, shade planes, pick front and back colors etc..
I am using a nvidea Quatro 4000 so I am...