This command provides a dynamic slice through the 3D model to allow detailed/localized analysis for greater insight into the model.
Finding the command
From the Default Frontstage main toolbar, open the Civil Tools icon and select '2 Points Cross Section' icon
In the Civil Frontstage main toolbar, open the Section menu and select '2 Points Cross Section.
'2 Points Cross-Section' Selection Tool Settings
You will be prompted to pick 2 points in a plan to define a location for the section.
Note: this is easier in the Top view with the Camera turned off.
XSection View
Once both location points are defined, a new view will be opened that can be resized when docked (vertically only) or undocked. The view can be pinned open and closed using the icons on the top right of the view frame.
On opening a 'loading counter' will display in the top of the view indicating the status of the view as it loads elements and surfaces, for detailed sections with multiple surfaces it may be possible to view the graphics loading.
The Xsection view can be zoomed in and out using the mouse wheel and panning is achieved depressing the mouse wheel.
Vertical exaggeration is applied by the view control tool.
The vertical axis view decorators provides the elevation range for the current vertical exaggeration in the current model units.
The horizontal axis view decorators provides the offset range from the reference element / alignment in the current model units.
The cursor in the Xsection view provides dynamic tracking of the cursor and display the eleveation / offset on the respective axis.
Xsection View Options
Provides Linear Geometry cut in the section the ability to have a point weight scale that aids in identification in the view
XSection Location Navigation in Plan
When a section is cut, the plan view shows the cutting plane with grab handles for the points. These allow for dynamic drag for each point that will result in the section being regenerated.
Note : manipulation in plan is best in Top view mode with Camera off
Measurements
Measurements can be applied to the section view for:
- Horizontal between anchor points
- Vertically between anchor points
- These modes require selection of two nodes and the drag placement of the measurement in the view.
- 2D Area (requires a closed shape coming from a mesh ie a road pavement
- The area measurement is placed at the centroid of the area
[Note – Any dimensions applied to the Xsection will be relative to the cutting plane and so may be skewed and are for reference only]
Dimensions are temporary to the session and can be cleared from the view by Selecting from the Tool Palette or shared (not working)
Please Refer to this video for detail: