Cut Plane Analysis

Cut plane analysis consists of visualizing results in a plane section through a structure. By dynamically changing the position and orientation of the cutting plane, you can rapidly analyze the results inside a system.

This task shows you how to use the cut plane analysis capability.

  1. Select an image object in the specification tree to make it active.

  2. Click the Cut Plane Analysis icon in the Analysis Tools toolbar.

    The cutting plane appears in the main window; in addition, the Cut Plane Analysis dialog box appears. The compass is positioned automatically on the model, and the cutting plane is positioned normal to the privileged direction of the compass.

    Note:  If the compass is already positioned in the view, the normal of the compass is considered to be the default normal of the cutting plane.

  3. To rotate or translate the cutting plane, select an edge of the compass and drag the cursor.

    As you modify the position of the plane, the results in the plane are updated automatically.

  4. Toggle on View section only in the Cut Plane Analysis dialog box to see the section relative to the position of the cutting plane.

  5. Toggle off Show cutting plane in the Cut Plane Analysis dialog box to see only the boundary of the cutting plane.

  6. Click Close in the Cut Plane Analysis dialog box to exit the cut plane mode.