Section Planes
- Last UpdatedDec 03, 2025
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From the 3D View you can create, manipulate, and manage Section Planes. Section Planes are shown on the 2D view at the same time as the 3D view.
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Select Show Section Planes
to access planes functionality.

Show Section Planes
Activates Section Planes and displays the Section Planes form.

This form allows planes to be created and amended.

New Section Plane
Creates a new Section Plane in the 3D View. This is effectively a stepped plane with just two points defined.

Indicate Section Plane Clipping
Indicates which side of the plane is being clipped.

Add to Clipping List
Adds the currently selected element to the clipping list.

Remove from Clipping List
Removes the currently selected element from the clipping list.

Show Clipping List
Shows the clipping list for the Section Planes. Each section plane can have a selective clipping list. The contents of each list can be displayed in a selected colour.
Section Planes
Shows the name of the View and the identity and properties of each plane.