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Associate Section Objects with Named Views
Associate section objects with named views.
When you activate a named view that has an associated section object, live
sectioning is turned on for that section object. For a 3D model with multiple
section objects, you might want to associate a particular section object to a
view. Later, you can restore a saved sectional view and activate live sectioning
for the associated section object.
For example, you can set up two section objects that cut through the 3D model
in different directions. Section object A cuts the model along its width; Section
object B cuts the model along its length. Perhaps you want to view the sectional
cut that is perpendicular to your line of sight. By associating each section
object with a view, you can quickly switch between the two views and see the
desired cross section.
NOTE A camera is similar to a named view, with the exception of being able to
manipulate the view seen through it using grip editing.
To associate a section object with a named view
1 Click View tab Views panel Named Views.
2 In the View Manager, in the left pane, under Model Views, select a named
view.
3 In the General section, in the Live Section drop-down list, select a section
object by name.
4 Click OK.
The section object is now associated with a named view. When the named
view is restored, live sectioning is turned on for the associated section
object.
Quick Reference
Commands
SECTIONPLANE
Creates a section object that acts as a cutting plane through 3D objects.
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