I would like to change the position of the cross-sectional plane in the 3D of an assembly

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To make a check I would like to pass the cross-sectional plan through the Z axis which passes through a hole in a part of my assembly 

 

Kind regards


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You have to use the gizmo (the yellow stuff) by clicking on it. The advantage of this feature (very handy for doing a check on the fly when parts are hidden and nested with others) is that you can do whatever you want, any position and from any angle, combined or not (without using a plane or material removal). Which means according to all the DDLs.

You have three possibilities

  1. The horizontal yellow circle that allows you to rotate horizontally (and it doesn't matter where the gizmo is.)
  2. The vertical yellow circle that allows you to rotate horizontally (and it doesn't matter where the gizmo is.)
  3.  the arrow which allows you to move the cut back and forth.

You click and hold, tap on one of the three gestures, you can then place the center of the gizmo wherever you want.

Kind regards

PS: there is a similar function which are "interactive cutting planes" but only work for an individual part

EDIT: spelling

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Hello @daniel.bourlier,

If the section is for the 3D model of the assembly: Create a reference plane containing the axis of the hole, with the desired orientation, and then select this plane before starting the section view function.

If the section is for a drawing:
After selecting the top view of the assembly, validate Section View on the View Layout page of the command manager (or Insert menu > Drawing View> Section), then choose the "Auxiliary View" option for an oblique section.
You then need to define the cut plane trace in the top view by entering two points.
At this point, it is possible to exploit the sketch constraints to force the line through the center of the center hole (Z-axis?). Here the coincidence with the center of the circle... A second point will give the orientation of the plan.

Kind regards.


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