Mesh CrossSections

Description
The Mesh CrossSections command creates multiple cross sections across mesh objects. The cross sections are taken parallel to one of the main global planes (XY, XZ or YZ). For each set of cross sections a single Part Feature is created.

Usage

 * 1) Select one or more mesh objects.
 * 2) Select the  option from the menu.
 * 3) The  task panel opens.
 * 4) The planes that will be used to create the cross sections are indicated in the 3D view, and will be updated based on the task panel inputs.
 * 5) Select the :
 * 6) Specify the  of the guiding plane from the origin. The default position is based on the center of the bounding box of the selected mesh objects. Choosing a different  or toggling the  checkbox will reset the  to this default value.
 * 7) Optionally check the  checkbox to create multiple cross sections:
 * : if checked, cross sections are created on both sides of the guiding plane.
 * : the number of cross sections.
 * : the distance between the cross sections. The default value is based on the dimensions of the bounding box, the option, and the  value. Changing the  value will reset the  to this default value. Changing the  option will recalculate the  ( or ). Note that the input box may be greyed out, but the value can in fact be changed.
 * 1) * Optionally check the checkbox and specify a value.
 * 2) Press the  button to create the set of cross sections.
 * 3) Optionally change one or more settings and create additional sets of cross sections.
 * 4) Press the  button or the  button to close the task panel and finish the command.
 * 1) Press the  button to create the set of cross sections.
 * 2) Optionally change one or more settings and create additional sets of cross sections.
 * 3) Press the  button or the  button to close the task panel and finish the command.

Properties
See: Part Feature.