Follow the steps below to edit or cut objects such as bars or contours along a cutting plane.
To access the Cut by Plane dialog, click Edit Cut by plane.
To divide the edges of an object
- In the Cut by Plane dialog, select Divide contour edges.
- Specify the Cutting plane definition in either of the following ways:
- Select an axis: XY, YZ, or ZX, and then select a point of origin for your cutting plane.
- Select arbitrary, and then select three points on the model to specify a customized cutting plane.
Note: Alternatively, enter the coordinates of the three points in the Point 1, Point 2, and point 3 boxes.
- In the Objects to be cut box, enter the identification number of the objects that you want to cut, or select them in the drawing area.
- Click Apply, and then click Close.
To create nodes where an object and the cutting plane intersect
- In the Cut by Plane dialog, select Create nodes at intersections.
- Specify the Cutting plane definition in either of the following ways:
- Select an axis: XY, YZ, or ZX, and then select a point of origin for your cutting plane.
- Select arbitrary, and then select three points on the model to specify a customized cutting plane.
Note: Alternatively, enter the coordinates of the three points in the Point 1, Point 2, and point 3 boxes.
- In the Objects to be cut box, enter the identification number of the objects that you want to cut, or select them in the drawing area.
- Click Apply, and then click Close.
To split all the objects that intersect with the cutting plane
- In the Cut by Plane dialog, select Split objects.
- Specify the Cutting plane definition in either of the following ways:
- Select an axis: XY, YZ, or ZX, and then select a point of origin for your cutting plane.
- Select arbitrary, and then select three points on the model to specify a customized cutting plane.
Note: Alternatively, enter the coordinates of the three points in the Point 1, Point 2, and point 3 boxes.
- In the Objects to be cut box, enter the identification number of the objects that you want to cut, or select them in the drawing area.
- Click Apply, and then click Close.
To cut off all objects on a specific side of the cutting plane.
- In the Cut by Plane dialog, select Cut off.
- Specify the Cutting plane definition in either of the following ways:
- Select an axis: XY, YZ, or ZX, and then select a point of origin for your cutting plane.
- Select arbitrary, and then select three points on the model to specify a customized cutting plane.
Note: Alternatively, enter the coordinates of the three points in the Point 1, Point 2, and point 3 boxes.
- When a question mark appears in the drawing area, click on the side of the cutting plane where objects should be deleted.
Note: Alternatively, specify the side of the cutting plane where you want to delete objects in the Side to Cut off box.
- In the Objects to be cut box, enter the identification number of the objects that you want to cut, or select them in the drawing area.
- Click Apply, and then click Close.