AutoVue


Cross Section/Cut-through

With Cross Section/Cut-through feature, you can view the cross-section and cut-through of 3D models. In the Define Section dialog you can define the section plane position, section plane orientation and the cut-through.

Section Plane Options

In the Define Section dialog, you can use below options to define the orientation of the section plane.

Option
Description
XY Plane
Section plane is oriented along the XY plane.
YZ Plane
Section plane is oriented along the YZ plane.
XZ Plane
Section plane is oriented along the XZ plane.
From 3 Vertices
Select three vertices on the object to define the orientation of the section plane.
From Face Normal
Select a face on the object to define the orientation of the section plane perpendicular to the face.
From Edge Tangent
Select an edge on the object to define the orientation of the section plane perpendicular to the edge's tangent.
Define a Plane
Define X, Y and Z coordinates to orient the section plane.

Cut Options

In the Define Section dialog, you can use cut-options to define the cut-through of an object.

Option
Description
Don't Cut
Display the object without a cut.
Cut
Object displayed is cut along the section plane.
Invert
Reverse the selection, display the other part of the object.
Show Both
Restore the cut part of the object.
Edges Only
Display only the edges of the object along the section plane.

Defining the Section Plane and Cut-through

  1. Select Analysis > Section > Define from the AutoVue main menu.
  2. The Define Section dialog appears.

    Note You can also click the Define Section icon on the AutoVue toolbar. In the Model Tree, you can select model part(s), then right-click and select Section > Define from the pop-up menu.

  3. From the Section Plane drop-down list, select the orientation for the section plane.
  4. See Section Plane Options

  5. From the Cut Options drop-down list, select the cut option that you want.
  6. See Cut Options

  7. To define the plane position, click and drag the Plane Position slider to the position you want.
  8. Click Dynamic, if you want the plane to move simultaneously with the slider.

  9. Select Show Plane, if you want the section plane visible.
  10. Select Fill, if you want the section plane filled.
  11. The section plane is displayed as filled and the Section Area is calculated.

    Note Fill color can be set from the Configuration dialog.

  12. From the Measured Units drop-down list, select the unit in which you want to measure the section surface.
  13. Click Close to close the Define Section dialog.
  14. Once you have defined the section plane and closed the Define Section dialog, you can access the cut options from the Section menu.
  15. To remove a previously defined section, select Section > Remove from the AutoVue main menu.
  16. The section plane and cut section disappears instantly.


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