Visualization

Section Planes

Dynamic section planes can be used to examine the solution results in areas of the solid that are normally difficult to see or inaccessible. Examples include the interior of the solid, or small crevices obscured by other parts of the solid.

Toggle On/Off

Check the [On] box to turn section planes on or off. The current settings will be preserved while section planes are toggled off.

Change Axis

The Axis controls change the orientation of the section plane to align with one of the three coordinate axes. Switch between them to find the most optimal view for the area to be examined.

Flip Direction

The Flip control is used to change the direction of the sectioned display. When unchecked, the filled area will progress from the negative direction to the positive direction of the axis. When checked, the filled area will progress from the positive to the negative direction of the axis.

Example

In the preceding model, the inner face of the tubular central shaft is completely obscured by the surrounding geometry, but with section planes the results can be examined.