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Cut Solids by Curves (Legacy)



(3D only) Used to cut one or more solids, using one or more cutting profiles, which may be open or closed elements. Open elements must extend to the edge of the solid(s). When an open element is the cutting profile, the identification point for the solid determines the portion of it that is retained. If Split Solid is on then no material is removed; the solid is split by the cut.

SettingDescription
Cut Direction

Sets the direction of the cut, relative to the cutting profile plane's Surface Normal.

  • Both — Both (perpendicular) directions from the cutting profile's plane.

  • Forward — In the direction of the cutting profile plane's Surface Normal.

  • Back — In the reverse direction of the cutting profile plane's Surface Normal.

Cut Mode

Sets the limits of the cut.

  • Through — Cuts through all faces of the solid.

  • Define Depth — Cuts into the solid a defined distance.

Cut Depth

(Cut Mode set to Define Depth only) If on, sets the cut's projection distance.

Split Solid

If on, no material is removed from the solid; it is split into two or more segments.

Keep Profile

If on, the original cutting profile remains in the design.

Key-in: Legacy CONSTRUCT CUT