yep, cntl + up did it thanks haloedrain

oodmb - thanks for the tip on the vertices.

I guess this is where I need to try and put a mental block b/t myself and previous apps I've used. I'm just so used to seeing the whole mesh all the time in any mode that I'm more comfortable that way.

I see the merits of having slow draw turned off and I'm sure I can get used to it. Starting out and not knowing that option was there though I thought something was lacking with my graphics card.