Creating and Using Slice Planes

The slice plane option allows users to displays contours through a part by "slicing" the part at specific cross sections.

The slice plane can be edited to adjust the view of the part. Slice planes are only available in the context toolbar of a result included in the solution.

Constructing a Slice Plane

Creating a slice plane

Select the desired result under the solution branch to apply a slice plane. Click the slice plane toolbar button and drag the mouse across the part to create the slice plane. To view the newly created plane, rotate the model. Construct additional slice planes by clicking and dragging additional lines across the model.

Editing a slice plane

Use the edit planes toolbar button to display slice plane anchors. Click on the line on either side of the anchor to view the colored exterior on that side of the plane. This is called a "Capping Plane." A dashed line indicates a slice plane, a solid line denotes a capping plane. Drag the slice plane or capping plane anchor to change the position of the plane. To maneuver between multiple planes, press the TAB key.

Animation of Slice Planes

Equivalent Stress

Slice Plane of Equivalent Stress