Cutting Surface
A cutting surface enables you to make an intersecting cut and view results on the cutting surface only. The cutting surface is defined in the XY, XZ, or YZ planes, which are defined by any of the following:
- WCS
- Three Points
- UCS
- Screen
- Isosurface
The image on the slide displays a cutting surface in the XY plane, in which it cuts 50% of the way through the model. The image on the right displays the same model with the cutting surface in the XZ plane.
Note: You can change from a percentage depth to an absolute depth by de-selecting the % option. The percentage is measured along the axis normal to the reference plane, with the exact position determined by the distance between the widest portion of your model along that axis normal. Also, by selecting Dynamic, you can drag the cutting plane to a location of interest.
Capping Surface
A capping surface enables you to make an intersecting cut and view results on remaining exterior surfaces. You must select the portion of the model to display, which can be either above or below the capping surface.
Editing and Deleting Cutting/Capping Surfaces
Cutting and capping surfaces can be edited or deleted using the Edit menu in the results window.
