Displays sections of a model using a 3D transparent box (the volume clipping box).
Use a volume clipping box to view small sections of complex models. The volume clipping
box contains arrows and a circle you use to adjust the size and location of the clipping
inside the box.
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Adjusts the top or bottom of the box.
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Adjusts the sides of the box.
Moves the entire box as the model stays in place.
To use a control, do the following
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Click, release, then move the mouse to adjust the box.
Volume Clipping menu
Center
Places the clipping box in the center of the model.
Mouse Click
Places the center of the clipping box at the point selected in the model view.
Custom Volume
Click and drag to define a custom clipping box in the model view.
Selection Volume
Isolates selected components and places them within a clipping box.
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Click Selection Volume from the Volume Clipping menu.
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Select the components to isolate, then press Enter.
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The clipped volume displays around the selected components.
Toggle Clipping
Turns the clipping box on or off. When you turn the clipping box on, the model displays only the section enclosed in the clipped view.
You can use the Save Camera Position feature to save a view of the model with the clipping applied.