Section Curves

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Section Curves

Create Section CurvesCreates cross-section curves through all solids, surface and mesh geometries on the screen.  The curves will be independent once created.

Reminder: You might want to set a new Layer as the destination for the newly created curves.

 

tog_minusBasic Procedure

 

Screen Entry

Command Input

Step 1

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Adjust the Bounding Box slider to raise or lower the cutting plane (dynamically shown on the models).  When the cutting plane is positioned correctly, hit OK on the dialog to create the curves.

or...

...Pick a point on the model to determine where the cutting plane is positioned.

(Optional) Enter X, Y, and Z values that define the point of the cutting plane.

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Hit the ENTER key when done.

Final

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tog_minusRelated Topics

Curves Pane, Curve Modeling Ribbon Bar