Plane Section

The Plane Section is used to draw a flexible cross section through the object and is suitable for the examination of internal structures of models.

How-To Steps

• Once you’ve loaded a file in AR 3S (formerly known as ARES)
• Access the Main Menu and navigate to Interaction
• Go to menu item Cross Section and three geometrical forms will appear
• Look for the option Plane Section and grab the floating plane with your hand
• By dragging the corners of said plane you will be able to expand it and change its alignment
• You can choose between two Clipping Side modes – Positive and Negative
  • Positive: Your object will be hidden. Cut with the plane through your object and render the components visible
  • Negative: Cut with the plane through your object and render the components invisible
• Change the Clipping Side setting by tapping on Positive or Negative
• By grabbing the plane and moving it around you cut through the model, adjusting which components will be rendered visible/invisible
• Remove the plane section by clicking on the Delete button
• Flubbed up? – Tap the Undo button in the Interaction Window to reverse the most recent manipulation