Section Analysis

Command

Section Analysis

Shortcut

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Button

Top Right Menu

Create a virtual slice through a 3D model, allowing you to view and analyze its internal structure. This temporarily removes part of the model along a defined plane without permanently altering the geometry. Useful for creative and technical visualizations.

Basic Usage

1. Select a face on an object to define the section plane.
2. Press the button or type Section Analysis in the Command Palette.
3. Set the options in the Command Dialog and Keyboard Shortcuts.
   • Command Dialog
     • Plane: Choose how to define the section plane.
       • Selection: Sets the section plane based on the selected face of the object.
       • Previous: Sets the section plane based on previous placement.
       • CPlane: Sets the section plane to align with the active construction plane.
     • Distance: Specify distance.
     • Flip: Reverses the section plane's direction.
   • Keyboard Shortcuts
     • D Distance: Adjust the section plane's movement.
     • F Flip: Reverse the section plane's direction.
4. Confirm with OK in the Command Dialog or right-click.

See also

• Construction Plane