Working with the Clipping Tool

Defining a Clipping

This topic describes how to define a clipping using various options.

  1. On the context toolbar, select any of the following display modes:
    ModeDescription
    Display a plane Clips objects using a single plane.
    Display a slice Clips objects using two parallel planes.
    Display a box Clips objects using a box.
    Display clipping volume using space Clips objects using a space.
  2. On the context toolbar, select one of the following options to define the clipping ROI (Region of Interest):
    OptionDescription
    Define clipping using objects selection Lets you define the ROI by selecting the objects in the tree or in the 3D area. To validate the selection, click OK in the validation panel or press Enter.
    Define clipping using mouse rectangular trap Lets you define the ROI by selecting the objects using the mouse trap selection.
    Reset Clipping Lets you reset the ROI to the default size and position, covering all objects in the session.
    Define Clipping using space list Lets you define the ROI by selecting a space. This option is only available for the slice and box modes.
    Note: This command is available only in Space Allocation.
  3. Right-click anywhere in the 3D area and select Cut/Uncut to control the objects to be considered for clipping.