To Create Quick Cross Sections

To create a single quick cross section between a pair of points

  1. In the Toolspace, on the Toolbox tab, expand Miscellaneous Utilities Surfaces. Double-click Quick Cross Sections.
  2. When prompted for an option, enter 3p.
  3. In the drawing, pick two points to specify the left and right extents of the quick cross section view.
  4. Pick a third point to specify the direction of the quick cross section view.
  5. Pick a location for the lower left corner (origin) of the section view grid.
  6. In the Section View Styles dialog box, specify styles for the section, section view, and band set. Click OK.

    The quick cross section view is drawn.

  7. Press either Enter or Esc to exit the command and delete the quick cross section view.

To create multiple quick cross sections along a baseline

  1. In the Toolspace, on the Toolbox tab, expand Miscellaneous Utilities Surfaces. Double-click Quick Cross Sections.
  2. When prompted for an option, enter Multiple.
  3. In the drawing, pick points to draw a baseline.
  4. Press Enter to finish drawing.
  5. Enter a sampling interval.
  6. Enter a left swath width.
  7. Enter a right swath width.
  8. Pick a location for the lower left corner (origin) of the first section view grid.
  9. In the Section View Styles dialog box, specify styles for the section, section view, and band set. Click OK.

    The quick cross section views are drawn.

  10. Press either Enter or Esc to exit the command and delete the quick cross section views.