Section Cutting

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Section Cutting

The I_Sectioning Section Cutting tool allows users to cut the geometry and view different sections and interfaces. With the Sectioning license, users will be able to save multiple sections in the assembly, edit stored sections, export images as a bitmap or to drawings, and naming the section.

 

V5_SpaceAnalysis_SectionCut

 

Accessing the Section Cutting tool:

1.Open an assembly (*.CATProduct).

2.Make sure the workbench is opened to Assembly Design.

3.Find the Space Analysis toolbar and look for I_Sectioning Section Cutting function, or type in the bottom left field 'c: Sectioning'.

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V5_Sectioning Dialog V5_Sectioning Dialog_Positioning V5_Sectioning Dialog_Result

 

Using the Sectioning dialog - Definition tab:

Give a name to the new Section. (Available with sectioning license only).

The I_DynamicSectioning Volume Cut option will cut the geometry and show the internal parts within the section.

Positioning Tab:

Select X, Y, or Z to apply the section plane normal to the X,Y,Z axis.

Select I_PositionDialog Position and Dimensions to view or edit the Section planes location and width/height parameters.

Select IF_PositionTargetCylinder Geometric Target and select a plane (parallel) or edge (Perpendicular).

Results Tab:

Select IF_SectionViewer Section Viewer to view the section or edit the section with some viewing options.

oRight-click in the Section Viewer to flip, rotate or lock the section.