Section

In this Task 

The profile which was used to create the revolved feature will be used to section the solid.

Before you Start 

View is set to Isometric South West.

Model is displayed in Wireframe.

The layer on which the construction line is drawn can be switched off using the Design Director, or the construction line can be deleted. Edit | Clear | Construction

 Section

Ribbon : Insert | Section

Default Menu : Modify | Section

Palette : 3D Model | 3D Object | Section

A closed polyline or similar contour can be used to section a solid object.The profile of a revolved surface can be used to create a section through a solid.

In the illustration below the profile is clearly displayed.  The profile will be used to section the solid.

Select the Section tool from the menu options above, then select the Section by Closed Polylineoption, shown above left.

Select the solid object, then select the profile, shown below.

A section has been created, shown in the illustration below.

This section can be detached from the primary solid and displayed separately, shown below.

Extracting the Section from the solid

Drag a copy of the section into the Blocks palette for later use.