Creating a Simplified Representation

You can create a simplified representation of a section. The section is placed according to the placement of your lines.

Before you begin: Create a structure section and define anchor points.
See Also
Creating a Structure Section Reference
Sketching Profiles for Structure Section
Defining Anchor Points for Structure Section
Section Parameters
  1. Using the Sketcher tool, draw two lines that represent the simplified version of the section.

    Note: The lines can be drawn anywhere in the section.

    In the image below the lines (displayed thicker than the rest of the section) have been drawn along the center, and bottom, of the section, which is usually appropriate for this type of section.

  2. In Sketcher, from the Sketch Section section of the action bar, click Profile Feature .
    The Profile Definition dialog box appears.
  3. Select the lines created.
  4. In the Name box, enter SimplifiedRepresentation.
  5. Select a color in the Color list.
  6. In the Mode list, select Wire (Explicit Definition).
  7. Clear the Check connexity check box.
  8. Click OK.
    The simplified representation is displayed.