Adding a 3D Clipping

Add 3D Clipping lets you define the 3D limits of the geometry to be visualized, without entering the DMU app. This command is particularly useful for a large assembly.

Before you begin: Open a layout containing a views.
  1. In the Clipping dialog box, under Characteristics, click any one of the following options:

    • Back clipping : To select 3D elements positioned ahead of the plane.

    • Slice clipping : To select 3D elements between the back and the front clipping planes.

    • Box clipping : To select 3D elements inside the clipping box.

    • Volume clipping : To select a space allocation volume.

  2. Under Parameters, enter the values to adjust the clipping planes.

    Tip: To modify the position of a clipping plane, you can drag the arrow in the 3D viewer.

  3. Under Display, click the options to change the visualization accordingly.
    • Clipping tool:
      • Display background and clipping tool : Shows the 3D object and the clipping tool.
      • Display clipped background and clipping tool : Shows the clipped 3D object and the clipping tool.
      • Display clipping tool : Shows only the clipping tool.
    • Immersive view : The 3D part appears in a separate window. You can access the various display options to change the visualization. Click to switch back to the Clipping dialog box.
    • Transparency: Modifies the transparency of the clipping tool. By default, the value is 200.
    • Turn viewpoint: Turns the viewpoint of the 3D object to Iso, Front, Rear, Left, Right, Top, or Bottom.

      • With respect to view plane: The viewpoint to be turned is with respect to the view plane. In this case, the 2D layout plane is used as the front view.
      • According to standard orientation: The viewpoint to be turned is with respect to the standard orientation.

 

See Also
More help on this topic
About 3D Clippings
Adding a Volume Clipping