Looking for some help with an error I am getting; I created a 3D model and added some sections and section drawings; at the time I had defined some blocks and when using the following: _EditClippingDrawings
I was able to modify the drawings of the sections as required; now a couple of months later I have updated the 3D model and trying to update the section drawings but keep getting the following error: Command:
_EditClippingDrawings
Exit block edit before running sectioning commands. Nothing done.
I have since exploded the blocks, ran the unlock command and reset the Rhino windows interface but no luck so far; does anyone know how to fix this please? Thanks,
I got the following from Rhino help and it worked for me:
"Hi Sam,
thanks for sending it,
I am not sure what happened exactly and I will report it to our developers.
To fix it, please create a block with any geometry > run the command BlockEdit or double click the block > Click OK on the Block Edit window. Delete the block.
Personaly dont know how to fix this but the solution I got was from McNeel helpdesk and the question was answered pretty quickly, I would suggest you submit a support ticket. Thanks,
Correct Wim, we use Sectiontools integrated sometimes for some special drawing. When I posted my issue, we took it for granted and just moved on.
I have not been able to reproduce this issue at that time, it just occurred with different files and projects. Once it occurred in the specific model/file, I was unable to solve it. Important note; I have used Sectiontools integrated multiple times without this issue during this same period. So what it caused that it broke, I really don’t know.
But I am now testing it again for a new project and I did not encouter this issues once. Yes, I updated evertime I received the update-notification and no, I did not check if it solved my “block editor” error.
Nevertheless, I consider this issue on my side solved.
Apple macOS Version 26.3.1 (Build 25D2128) (Physical RAM: 128GB)
Mac Model Identifier: Mac16,9
Language: en-GB (MacOS default)
.NET 10.0.2
Metal GPU Family Apple 7
Metal GPU Family Common 3
Metal GPU Family Mac 2
Graphics processors
Apple M4 Max
Studio Display (2560 x 1440 @ 60.00Hz)
BenQ PD2705Q (2560 x 1440 @ 60.00Hz)
GPU Vendor: Apple
USB devices
Generic: 5-Port USB 2.1 Hub
Apple: USB3 Gen2 Hub
3Dconnexion: SpaceNavigator
Apple: USB3 Gen2 Hub
Apple Inc.: Studio Display
Could you describe the issue?
Section Drawings are completely different in the WIP from the state that was in when this thread was started. It’s unlikely you are running into the same issue.
-wim
Hi, I thought it best to continue this thread as it poped up when I searched,
So the issue I have is after creating drawing using sections the drawing generated as expected but I made a change and hid a layer / move and oject when I go to update the drawing I get this " Command: _UpdateClippingDrawings
Exit block edit before running sectioning commands. Nothing done."
and nothing changes if I then redo :drafting_sections_create drawing and place a new drawing the old one then updates. so this works as a workaround but am I right in thinking that it should update after running the update drawings command ?
That’s correct, yes. And that’s how it works when I test that here.
Could you post a file and clear steps on how to reproduce the issue that you are running into?
-wim
