Hidden Line Panel
Use the Hidden Line panel to create hidden line plots of the displayed structure.
Location: Post page
Panel Options
Option | Action |
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title = | Specify a title for the plot. |
fill with: | Choose whether to fill the plot with the same color as the relevant elements, or to specify a color. |
xy plane, yz plane, xz plane | Each of these checkboxes enables the corresponding toggles for element/ and single/, as well as the reverse button. |
element / color | Choose whether to display elements or change the color of the associated cutting plane. |
single / double | Planes can be single planes or double planes. If double is selected, the menu item t = represents the thickness of the plane or the offset from the base cutting plane. |
reverse | Reverse the direction of the cutting plane(s). |
trim planes | Mask the model so that only the parts beyond the cutting plane display. Clear this checkbox to display only the plane. |
reset planes | Reset cutting planes after they have been dragged or changed. |
clip boundary elements | Cut the model flat, along the planar surface. Clear this checkbox to draw complete elements, often resulting in a bumpy surface. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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show plot | Display the plot using the current settings. |
return | Exit the panel. |