Cut by plane Dialog

Use this dialog to edit or cut objects along a cutting plane.

Access

• Click Edit Cut by plane

Dialog elements

Divide contour edges

Divides the contour edges of the selected object.

This option does not create new nodes or new objects.

Create nodes at intersections

Creates new nodes where bars and contour edges intersect with the cutting plane.

This option does not change the object definitions.

Split objects

Splits any object intersecting with the cutting plane into two or more elements.

This option impacts all types of objects.

Note: Once split, the object is replaced by two new objects. The initial object is lost permanently.

Cut off

Deletes the elements on one side of the cutting plane.

Specify the affected side of the cutting plane in the Side to Cut off box.

Cutting plane definition

Specify if you want to define a cutting in the XY, YZ, or ZX plane, or select arbitrary to define a customized cutting plane.

Point1 / Point2 / Point3

Enter the required coordinates for your cutting plane, or select them in the drawing area.

Side to Cut off

Specifies the side of the cutting plane where elements will be removed.

Objects to be cut

Select the objects that you want to delete, or enter their identification number.