Hi all, would be possible to have “backgroud” curves in separate layer by using Make2D command with clipping plane? As “ClippingPlaneIntersections” or “Tangents” I think as by ClippingSection - there is “backgroud” as separate layer. By using Make2D are backgroud curve just in “Visible-curves”.

@Chita I take your point. Will this request report satisfy your requirement?

If you need separate layers, why not use ClippingDrawings command instead?

Hello @rajaa this command create separate layer with sublayers for each clipping plane/section - sorry, but this is not userfriendly solution. Everytime and for all new drawing i must setup all layers properties (colore, print colore, linetype…) around and around…this is not usuable. I was lookin…

@rajaa thank you, this would be greate!

Hello @rajaa @brian , that looks luxury! :slight_smile: Just one idea for improve - would be possible separate curves that was be created if Clipping section goes through geometry and curves that was be created without “intersection” with geometry? Please see image below… But i am not sure if is…

If I understand you right, those are already separated: section curves are under “Curve” sublayer while background curves are under “Visible”. Is that what you’re asking for?

[image] rajaa: If I understand you right, those are already separated: section curves are under “Curve” sublayer while background curves are under “Visible”. Is that what you’re asking for? Hi @rajaa , yes, but “visible” in front elevation and “visible” in section bacground are diferent thin…

There is no separate concept of Elevation→Visible vs Section→Background→Visible. Elevation curves are are treated as being in the background with Visible and Hidden curves. If you need visible background curves to be thicker, you need to set the “Visible” layer to a thicker curves. That will apply …

@rajaa Yes, but this is not user friendly too much… would be great little improvement in the future in Rhino 9, to make this feature better and usuable for faster work…. In this time is this feature “nice but not effective” because not respected rulles of technical drawing in all steps…. unfortuna…

Let me make sure I understand. You would like another layer in the template that is “Elevation Visible” and is used when the clipping plane does not cut through objects?

Make2D - "background" curves in separate layer

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brian (Brian Gillespie) October 14, 2025, 11:00pm 6

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Make2D - "background" curves in separate layer

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