Create 3D Stepped Section Plane
- Last UpdatedJan 23, 2023
- 2 minute read
Creates a stepped section plane; in which multiple points are selected to form a stepped area. The part of the view within this area is removed from the view.
You are prompted to Specify a point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the section plane position.
You are then prompted to Specify a point or
Move the cursor across the view, the hatched area indicates the side of the view to be removed. Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the section plane position.
You are then prompted to Specify a point or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated allowing you to create multiple section plane positions.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command. The stepped section plane is created and displays in the view.
Throughout the section plane creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Flat |
Press the down arrow key and select Flat to create a flat section plane. Refer to Create 3D Flat Section Plane for further information. |
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Perpendicular |
Press the down arrow key and select Perpendicular to create a perpendicular section plane. Refer to Create 3D Perpendicular Section Plane for further information. |
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Previous |
Press the down arrow key and select Previous to undo the last action. |
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Side |
Press the down arrow key and select Side to define which side of the section plane displays in the view. A hatched area indicates the side of the section plane that an area of the view is removed from. |
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Close |
Press the down arrow key and select Close to create a closed section plane. |
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Finish |
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command. |
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Open |
Press the down arrow key and select Open to create an open ended section plane by moving the cursor across the view. |
