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Generic sections

Generic cross sections are sections that can cut the model on a vertical, horizontal or sloped plane. Allows to create Horizontal, Vertical and By 3 points sections.

Add vertical cross section

The command inserts a new vertical section. This is inserted along one direction, it has a height that cut the model vertically.

  • Click Vertical.

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  • Enter the cross section name.

  • Enter the base elevation or click on CAD to pick the base elevation

  • Select in CAD the starting and ending vertex of the cross section.

  • In CAD specify the height of the cross section.

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  • The cross section is created.

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Add horizontal cross section

The command inserts a new horizontal section. This is inserted into a reference dimension and is defined by a rectangle that cut the model horizontally.

  • Click Horizontal.

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  • Enter the cross section name.

  • Enter the reference elevation or click on CAD to pick the reference elevation

  • Select in CAD the base point and the height for the rectangle that cut the model.

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  • The cross section is created.

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Add section by 3 points

The command inserts a new section as a 3-point pass plan. If points have different elevation the cross section will be on a slope plane.

  • Click By 3 points.

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  • Enter the cross section name.

  • Select in CAD the three points that define the plane.

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  • The cross section is created.

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