Cutting 2D Sections

The Cut 2D Section command cuts a 2D section, or a slice, from a 3D model without affecting the model. The slice is then placed on a new design layer. For example, to show the profile or a 2D cutaway section of an object in a mechanical 3D drawing, use this command to create the cutaway section in 2D quickly and easily, without affecting the original object.

To cut a 2D section from a 3D model:

1.	Select the 3D model to section.

2.	Select Model > Cut 2D Section.

The cursor changes to cross-hairs.

3.	Click to set the start of the section. Draw a line across the object to define the section, and then click to set the end of the section.

When cutting a section while the drawing is in a Plan projection, the cutting plane (and the cut edge of the object) is perpendicular to the ground plane.

When cutting a section while in a 3D projection, the cutting plane is perpendicular to the working plane.

4.	Click on one side of the line to indicate the portion of the model to keep.

VectorWorks automatically creates a new design layer and places the cut 2D section on it. The original layer remains intact.