Create new 3D solids
by slicing, or dividing, existing objects.
When
you use the SLICE command to slice
a 3D solid, you can define the cutting plane in several ways. For
example, you can specify three points, an axis, a surface, or a
planar object to act as a cutting plane. You can retain one or both
halves of the sliced object.
Sliced 3D solids do not
retain a history of the original forms that created them. However,
they do retain the layer and color properties of the original objects.
For a complete list of
objects that can be used for a slice operation, see SLICE.
To slice solids
- Select the 3D solid
or surface objects to slice. Press Enter.
- Specify two points
to define the cutting plane.
- Specify which side
to retain, or enter b (Both) to retain both sides.
To slice solids with a
planar object
- Select the 3D solid
or surface objects to slice. Press Enter.
- At the Command prompt, enter o (Object).
Press Enter.
- Select a circle, ellipse, arc, 2D spline,
or 2D polyline to use as the cutting plane.
- Specify which side
to retain, or enter b (Both) to retain both sides.
To slice solids or surfaces
with a surface
- Select the 3D solid
or surface objects to slice. Press Enter.
- At the Command prompt, enter s (Surface).
- Press Enter.
- Select a surface to use as the cutting
plane.
- Specify which side
to retain, or enter b (both) to retain both sides.
CommandsSLICE
Creates new 3D solids
and surfaces by slicing, or dividing, existing objects.
