Section box

[FIFTHTEXAS]

I have project with a link file from architect

in my 3D View how do i create a section view of the building

i have clicked on section box in properties but it wont let me do a section view

i want to get view of plantroom, take roof down etc

any help

[RobDraw]

I think sections can only be drawn in either a plan, section, or elevation view. In general, drawing in a 3D view is clunky at best and impossible in some situations.

[tzframpton]

When you enable the Section Box, you can select the box and then you can use the adjustable grips to flex the box to your liking. For a "section view" just use the View Cube to orient the View to an orthogonal position and it'll simulate a section, although it just won't act like one.

 

Alternatively, if you have a Section View or any other View already created, hover the mouse over the View Cube and right-click > Orient to View. This will give you a list of all the Views in the model and it will automatically create a section box based off that View. It's a really nifty tool actually.

[RobDraw]

Oops, I misread the OP, but info still valid.

[tzframpton]

Oops, I misread the OP, but info still valid.

Oh yeah most definitely. I liked how you explained that Sections can only be done in non-3D Views... good point and glad you made it. I was typing when you posted so didn't read your post until after mine cached.

 

[RobDraw]

BTW, I love "orient to view" and use it quite regularly.