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To Create a Cut Using an Element Profile

  1. Select the Cut Solids by Curves tool ( Modeling > Solids > Features ).

  2. Modify the settings for the cut as required.
  3. (Optional) Set the Cut Depth by keying in the value or use Variable link to set the value to an existing variable from the Variables dialog.
    Note: You need to select Define Depth in Cut Mode to enable Cut Depth setting.
  4. Select the solid to cut.
  5. (Optional) Click and drag to select multiple solids or hold <Ctrl> and select additional solids to cut.
    Note: You can use <Alt> key to switch to fence selection mode and select multiple solids.
  6. Select the cutting element.
  7. (Optional) Click and drag to select multiple cutting profiles or hold <Ctrl> and select to add additional cutting profiles.
  8. Enter a data point to accept the cut.

    Left: Create a cut using a profile | Right: Create a cut using a profile - Using <Shift> to inverse the side of cut

    Creating a cut with Split Solid on, the solid is split into segments

    Create a cut using an open profile: When an open profile is used, such as an arc, it is extended tangentially from its endpoints to intersect the solid

Parent topic: Cut Solid with Curve