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1-Visitor
September 1, 2016
Question

Creating additional sections in a cross section 3D model view

  • September 1, 2016
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Hello,

I have a model of an assembly that has a planer cross section showing.  I want to create an cross section thru a component now visible in the assembly.

But, as soon as I go to create the additional section, the original cross section disappears and  the parts are hidden again.

PTC says that is the functionality of Creo and I can create a surface or use a plane to "cut" the assembly in half.  I think that is just extra work, so I hide or layer off the components in the way.

Anyone else have this issue?

Thank you.


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2 replies

StephenW
23-Emerald III
September 1, 2016

That is the way it works, as you have discovered and PTC confirmed.

I usually create a section datum or I use query select to select hidden surfaces or datums.

17-Peridot
September 1, 2016

Would a local area section solve the problem?