Using the Box Clipping

This task shows you how to clip the 2D and 3D backgrounds of layout views using a box clipping tool.

Open a 3D part representation containing a layout view.

  1. Right-click the front view in the specification tree or in the sheet and select Clipping > Add 3D Clipping.

  2. In the Clipping dialog box, select Box Clipping .

  3. Perform either of the following operations to manipulate the clipping box:

    • In the 3D viewer, drag the arrows to the required position.
      You can select a point, a line, a plane, or an axis, as a reference element.
      Global manipulation for box clipping: Click the dot manipulator between the arrows to move the clipping tool. Click in the empty space to exit this mode.


    • Under Parameters, enter the required values in the coordinate boxes.
    • In the 3D viewer, click the arrow and select a reference element.
      After clicking the arrow, the following options are available for translation of planes during reference selection:
      • Translate plane to geometry : Moves the plane according to the selected reference element.
      • Translate plane to bounding box : Lets you select the planes using the bounding box of the selected element. The bounding box defines two alternative reference faces. The selected face is highlighted with green color.
      • Translate plane along main axis : Lets you translate the plane along the main axis. By default, this option is selected.
  4. Under Display, click the following 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.
    • Transparency: to modify transparency of the clipping tool. By default, the value is 200.
    • Turn viewpoint : to turn the viewpoint of 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 front view.
      • According to standard orientation: The viewpoint to be turned is with respect to the standard orientation.
  5. Click OK to apply the modifications.
    The view is clipped.