Creating an Offset Section View/Section Cut

Offset Section View/Section Cut lets you create an offset section view or an offset section cut using a cutting profile as cutting plane. Offset section views/section cuts are specifically aimed at preparing views for 2D extraction.

Before you begin: Open an existing 3D shape.
  1. Select the type of view to create: Section View or Section Cut.
  2. Select or sketch the profile to be used as cutting plane to create a section.

    Section View

    Section Cut

    You can only select a sketch that is valid for the type of view to be created.



  3. Click Reverse Normal to reverse the normal of the offset section view/cut.
    Section View

    Section Cut

  4. Select the Orientation as unfolded check box to change the orientation mode.
  5. In the Ratio Assistant panel, specify the view ratio.
  6. To change the view ratio, select the view in the 3D area and, on the context toolbar, select Change Ratio.

    You can also right-click the view in the Views and Captures panel and select xxx object > Change Ratio.

 

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