Displaying the Cross Section of Objects
The Section feature enables you to view the interior of an object by “slicing” it on any axis. You can then manipulate the object to inspect the interior from different angles. This may be important for deciding on the type of support necessary when producing the model (see Choosing the Support Strength). Displaying an object’s cross section only affects how the tray is displayed on the screen; it does not change the object itself.
To display a cross section of the tray:
| 1. | From the Tools menu, select . |
The Section dialog box opens.
Section dialog box
| 2. | Select . |
| 3. | Use the slider controls for the X-, Y-, and Z-axes to cut the tray so that you see the cross section you want. |
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Left: Whole view; Right: Cross section view after using the Z‑slider
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