2D Cross Section is Greyed Out

[ptc-6825037]

I am trying to add a cross section view in my drawing. I have added a section in the PRT file and when I go to my drawing to add a cross section view, the 2D cross section views under drawing views is greyed out.

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

Thank you,

Tom

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[BillChapman]

The cross section is likely not oriented properly for the view you are trying to show it in. Create a section on a plane that is flat to the screen in the view you are trying to show it in.

[ptc-6825037]

That's not it. I projected on all sides and all of them are greyed out.

[MartinHanak]

Tom,

upload your part. I can check it .

Click Use advanced editor link (top right corner of Reply window) and use Browse button to upload the file.

Martin Hanak

[ptc-6825037]

Thank you.

[MartinHanak]

Tom,

in Creo Parametric 2.0 M070 I opened your model and performed following steps.

• create new drawing
• click General button on Layout tab
• place view
• in View Type category select LEFT or RIGHT view, click Apply
• in Sections category select 2D cross section option
• click button with green plus sign
• select XSEC0001 section (marked by green check mark), click Apply
• click Close

Martin Hanak

[ptc-6825037 · Accepted solution]

I found out what the problem is. My view was showing hidden lines. Once I turned off hidden lines I was able to select the 2D cross section option.

[TomD.inPDX]

that shouldn't have done it but it appears something was stuck in the file.

Glad you got it resolved.

Shaded views cannot be sectioned, however.