Creating a Cross-Section

You can take a cross-section of a 3D object to create a new 2D object. This is done using the
Modeler > Surface > Section command.

Use this command to create cross-sections of 3D objects on the xy, yz, or xz plane. The cross-sections are created as 2D closed polyline objects.

To create a cross-section of an object:

Make sure the working coordinate system you want to use for the cross-sectioning plane is set.
Select the object from which you want to create a cross-section.
Click Modeler > Surface > Section.
Select the section plane you plan to use to divide the object: XY, YZ, or ZX.
Click OK.

A closed polyline object is created from the object that was sliced by the selected plane. The original, sectioned object is unmodified.