Clipping plane: graphics of solids and non-solids

[Devonha]

Hello, forum. I wonder what methods you use to manipulate display of cut elements by clipping plane?

In my case, I feel like I lack those methods. For instance, I am not sure how to solve issue caused by open mesh where it appears to be as solid when cut by clipping plane. (screenshot 1)

Apparently when it is exploded into single meshes - clipping plane displays it as a non solid. (screenshot 2)

I also wonder if it is possible to have workaround and make non-closed breps to have fill when cut by clipping plane? If no, it just feels that 3D model has to be made precisely correct to have a chance of clean clipping display. (screenshot 3)

Any comments or tips?

[wim (Wim Dekeyser)]

Hi Devonha -

@Devonha

Any comments or tips?

By default in Rhino 8 and later, objects that form a closed loop at the clipping plane will be drawn as if the entire object is closed.

You can turn that behavior off by unchecking the “Section open objects” option in the section style:

The other way around is not possible. When an object does not have a closed loop at the intersection, a cap will never be created.
-wim

[Devonha]

Didn’t know about section styles before. Thank you!