Arch CutPlane/en

Description
The Arch CutPlane tool cuts a solid Arch object like an Arch Wall or Arch Structure with a planar face.



Usage

 * 1) Select the object to be cut in the Tree view or the 3D view.
 * 2) Select a planar face. This must be selected in the 3D view.
 * 3) Press the  button.
 * 4) Choose  or  to indicate on which side of the cutting face material should be removed.
 * 5) Press the  button.

Scripting
Arch API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

The CutPlane tool can be used in macros and from the Python console by using the following function:


 * Creates a object from the given, which is cut by , which is the face of another object.
 * should be a obtained from.
 * should be a obtained from.
 * specifies on which side of the a volume will be created; this volume will then be used to subtract from the . If  is  it will create a volume in the rear of the face, otherwise it create it in front of the face.

Example: