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Clipping Section Tutorial

by Rajaa Issa, Clipping Section (formerly SectionTools plugin) For Rhino 8 or later.

In this comprehensive video series, learn about Rhino 8 clipping sections: what they are; how they are used; how they compare to clipping planes; project workflows; make and update clipping drawings and section; wrap up with a Q/A.

Before you start:

  1. Download the model set here. Unzip into a folder and be ready to open the files.
  2. Open the PDF here.
  3. Pick the play button.
  4. Chapters are available by pick the Table of Contents button here.

4. Start tutorial here.

Chapters

  • 01 Clipping Plane Properties
  • 02 Clipping Plane Widget
  • 03 Create Sections
  • 04 Named View
  • 05 Discussion: When Are Sections Used
  • 06 Selective Clipping
  • 07 Clipping Plane with Depth Option
  • 08 Layer Section Styles
  • 09 How to Set Section Styles
  • 10 Section Style By Clipping Plane
  • 11 Clipping Section Workflows
  • 12 Clipping Drawings
  • 13 Jewelry Makers Discussion Sectioning
  • 14 Extract Clipping Sections
  • 15 Wrap Up & Question
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