Adjusting the Cut Plane

Modify the third coordinate to move the cut plane. The cut plane results in a cross-section of the model in the 2D view that allows you to view detail and verify the model.

1. Verify that the X/Y window is active, or activate it by clicking in it.
   The X/Y symbol in the top-left of the window is red when the window is active.
2. Open the dialog to modify the cut plane using one of the following workflows:
   • On the View toolbar, click the 3rd Coordinate Settings icon.
   • On the Display menu, click Show 3rd Coord Dialog.

     
     

     

     
     Figure 1. The 3rd Coord Settings X/Y View dialog.

     Note: The current active window determines the cut plane that can be modified.
3. Move the slider and observe how the cross-section and 3D view change.

   
   

   

   
   Figure 2. The XZ cut plane at -3.95 m.

   
   

   

   
   Figure 3. The XZ cut plane at 3.90 m.

4. Close the dialog again using one of the following workflows:
   • Click the in the top-right corner of the dialog.
   • On the View toolbar, click the 3rd Coordinate Settings icon.