Slice a set of solid objects with a cutting plane or surfaces.
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On the Geometry ribbon, select the
Slice tool.
Note: The tool may be hidden in a dropdown menu. To access
the dropdown menu, you can do one of the following:
- Click and hold the currently displayed tool (Project & Split or
Intersect).
- Select at the lower right corner of the
currently displayed tool (Project & Split or Intersect).
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In the guide bar, click
for more Options:
- Extend Surface: Extend the surface to completely
cut the target.
- Optional:
By default, the targets are assumed based on where you position the cutting
plane or surfaces. To select your own targets, click Targets on the guide bar, and then select one or more
parts.
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Do one of the following:
- Click Plane on the guide bar, and then
click on the part to define the cutting plane.
Note: As you mouse over the target, a red circular
saw appears to indicate where the cutting plane will be positioned.
Hovering over an edge gives a perpendicular cutting plane, while
hovering over a face produces a planar cutting plane.
- Click Surfaces on the guide bar, and then select
one or more surfaces that intersect the target part.
Tip: To toggle between selecting Targets
or Surfaces, right-click or press
Tab.
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Click Apply
on the guide bar or microdialog.
All individual solids are placed into separate parts.
Tip:
- To reposition the cutting plane using the Move tool,
click .
- To align the cut plane to the x-, y-, or z-axis, click .