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    Reference for Sectioning Gizmos Behavior with the Section Planes

    The following table illustrates how the sectioning gizmos work with the section planes.

    GizmoBehavior
    MovePerpendicular arms and faces move the current plane and the gizmo. Parallel arms and face move only the gizmo.
    RotateThe position of the gizmo signifies the center of rotation. Perpendicular arcs rotate the current plane and the gizmo. Parallel arc rotates only the gizmo. Arms move only the gismo.
    ScaleIs not used with section planes.
    Parent page: Move and Rotate Section Planes

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