SectionTools plugin allows you to create dynamic sections and drawings to support modeling, drafting and fabrication workflows. SectionTools is now fully integrated into Rhino 8 for Windows and Mac and it has been updated to take advantage of the many new clipping and sectioning features in Rhino 8 …

[image] Luca: did you managed to sort out an “origin” option for sections placed on model? There were few issues raised in this thread, but in regards to the consistent placement of drawings, we haven’t looked into it yet. I understand it is important, and will look into it soon. Thanks for b…

Hello! [image] Luca: This topic looks is marked as solved but actually is not yet… Aye! It ain’t. Here’s my wishlist, with the risk of double mentions (I’m late to the party, I know. Looks like the helpfiles have been updated already. Hoping for consideration anyway.) Clipping Section cr…

I’ve tested SectionTools in Rhino 8 Beta. It looks like many things have been changed since WIP version. I’ve found out some issues. Background lines are created together with Section. [Background on Section] Background lines are overlapped with section lines. I don’t know why background lines …

[image] Eugen: I’d prefer placement default to be clicking start and end point (option Dir=Custom), without additional placement of the plane’s location You can create a button with macro that set Dir=Custom by default [image] Eugen: After turning on a clipping plane’s control points and…

Is this bug? I have no idea why there are background lines under sectioned object in floor plans. Do I miss something? [Floor Plan Error] Floor Plan Error.3dm (135.3 KB)

[image] Archist97: Is this bug? I have no idea why there are background lines under sectioned object in floor plans. Do I miss something? This does look like a bug. Filed here… Thanks for the report

[image] Archist97: Objects location changed after adding new objects The location of the section is defined by the grip point and placement point. For example, if the grip point is “min” and the placement point is the origin, then the drawing is placed so that the min point of the bounding bo…

[image] Archist97: It’s impossible to set different print width for section and background Sectionbs are set to the “Print Width” of the objects they cut. Does that help? [image] Archist97: Looks like Floor Plan can be created only through rotating CreateClippingSection after placing it …

Hello! Thanks for the answers recently! [image] Rajaa Issa: You can create a button with macro that set Dir=Custom by default I was half expecting this… Allright, but having to place 2 points AND a position is one click too much. Position is already given by the 2 points. I like the way Arc…

Rhino 8 Feature: SectionTools Integrated

Serengeti (Rhino BETA)

brian (Brian Gillespie) September 27, 2023, 2:17am 50

RH-77192 is fixed in the latest BETA

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Rhino 8 Feature: SectionTools Integrated

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