Slice a drawing view

Note: Part views can automatically be sectioned or sliced.

Create a Slice operation defined by sketch geometry

1. Select an existing view for the Source view.
2. On the ribbon, click Place Views tab Sketch panel Create Sketch to open a drawing sketch associated with the view.
3. Create sketch geometry to define an open slice sketch, and then exit the sketch environment.
4. On the ribbon, click Place Views tab Modify panel Slice .
5. Select another view for the Target view. The Slice dialog box is displayed.
6. Select the previously defined Slice sketch as the cut sketch.
7. Select the previously defined Slice sketch as the cut sketch.
8. Click OK to perform the Slice operation.

Control the cut inheritance for child views

You can control whether child views inherit the slice cut.

1. In the graphic window or the browser, select the child view.
2. Right-click and select Edit View from the menu.
3. On the Display Options tab of the Drawing View dialog box, select the Slice check box in the Cut Inheritance section. The Slice cut is then inherited from the parent view.
   Note: The available options depend on type of the edited view.
4. Choose OK to close the Drawing View dialog box.