Section tools: Lost connection between clipping plane and drawing

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Dear @rajaa
We have observed two issues:

  1. The links between clipping drawings and their corresponding drawings are often lost when we alternately work on the same file from two different computers. It’s possible that we’re not using the exact same version of Rhino 8, specifically the Release Candidate. Could this version mismatch be affecting the reliability of the connections?
  2. Also, the included layers on the “select layers” panel are no longer highlighted in blue, possibly after closing and reopening the file — regardless of Rhino versions.
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It shouldn’t. Can you share the SystemInfo in each computer. Also share a simple example and the steps that lead to the issue (for example: when move from computer A to B or the reverse).

@Trav have you seen this?

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We’ll try to provide an example file, where this issue can be reproduced reliably — but it may take something like two weeks as I’m on vacation right now.

Here is the systemInfo for Computer A, where the clipping drawings were originally created. I will also ask my colleague to share his systemInfo.

Rhino 8 SR11 2024-9-3 (Rhino 8, 8.11.24247.13001, Git hash:master @ c6461da0b1385d9760c58910e329a3e4a6297c06)
License type: Commercial, build 2024-09-03
License details: Cloud Zoo

Windows 11 (10.0.22631 SR0.0) or greater (Physical RAM: 32GB)
.NET 7.0.20

Computer platform: LAPTOP - Plugged in [80% battery remaining]

Non-hybrid graphics configuration.
Primary display and OpenGL: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (NVidia) Memory: 8GB, Driver date: 7-30-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 560.81
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
Primary OpenGL: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (NVidia) Memory: 8GB, Driver date: 7-30-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 560.81
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port

Secondary graphics devices.
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics (Intel) Memory: 1GB, Driver date: 6-15-2023 (M-D-Y).
> Integrated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- There are no monitors attached to this device. Laptop lid is probably closed

OpenGL Settings
Safe mode: Off
Use accelerated hardware modes: On
Redraw scene when viewports are exposed: On
Graphics level being used: OpenGL 4.6 (primary GPU’s maximum)

Anti-alias mode: 8x
Mip Map Filtering: Linear
Anisotropic Filtering Mode: High

Vendor Name: NVIDIA Corporation
Render version: 4.6
Shading Language: 4.60 NVIDIA
Driver Date: 7-30-2024
Driver Version: 32.0.15.6081
Maximum Texture size: 32768 x 32768
Z-Buffer depth: 24 bits
Maximum Viewport size: 32768 x 32768
Total Video Memory: 8188 MB

Rhino plugins that do not ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Chaos Group\V-Ray\V-Ray for Rhinoceros\V7\VRayForRhino.rhp “V-Ray for Rhino”
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\packages\8.0\NVIDIADenoiser\0.4.3\NVIDIADenoiser.Windows.rhp “NVIDIADenoiser.Windows” 0.4.3.0
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\packages\8.0\Bullant\24.8.14.8\bullant.rhp “bullant” 24.8.14.8
C:\Users\simon\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\packages\8.0\ggRhinoIFC\24.9.6.8\ggRhinoIFC.rhp “ggRhinoIFC” 24.9.6.8

Rhino plugins that ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Commands.rhp “Commands” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk.rhp “Renderer Development Kit”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRenderCycles.rhp “Rhino Render” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk_etoui.rhp “RDK_EtoUI” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\NamedSnapshots.rhp “Snapshots”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\MeshCommands.rhp “MeshCommands” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoCycles.rhp “RhinoCycles” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Toolbars\Toolbars.rhp “Toolbars” 8.11.24247.13001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\3dxrhino.rhp “3Dconnexion 3D Mouse”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Displacement.rhp “Displacement”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SectionTools.rhp “SectionTools”

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Hi Simon -

Thanks, I’ve put this on the list: RH-83711 Properties: Select Clipped Layers
-wim

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Dear @rajaa

here is the information for Computer B:

Rhino 8 SR8 2024-6-11 (Rhino 8, 8.8.24163.12481, Git hash:master @ ded4d86ca901dbeaf13ee84f79b3e91b22da4880)
License type: Educational, build 2024-06-11
License details: Cloud Zoo

Windows 10 (10.0.19045 SR0.0) or greater (Physical RAM: 16GB)
.NET 7.0.0

Computer platform: DESKTOP

Standard graphics configuration.
Primary display and OpenGL: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (NVidia) Memory: 6GB, Driver date: 3-12-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 NVIDIA 551.86
> Accelerated graphics device with 4 adapter port(s)
- Secondary monitor attached to adapter port #0
- Windows Main Display attached to adapter port #1

OpenGL Settings
Safe mode: Off
Use accelerated hardware modes: On
Redraw scene when viewports are exposed: On
Graphics level being used: OpenGL 4.6 (primary GPU’s maximum)

Anti-alias mode: 4x
Mip Map Filtering: Linear
Anisotropic Filtering Mode: High

Vendor Name: NVIDIA Corporation
Render version: 4.6
Shading Language: 4.60 NVIDIA
Driver Date: 3-12-2024
Driver Version: 31.0.15.5186
Maximum Texture size: 32768 x 32768
Z-Buffer depth: 24 bits
Maximum Viewport size: 32768 x 32768
Total Video Memory: 6 GB

Rhino plugins that do not ship with Rhino
C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\packages\8.0\Bullant\24.8.14.7\bullant.rhp “bullant” 24.8.14.7
C:\Users\Dave\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\8.0\Plug-ins\SpeckleRhino2 (8dd5f30b-a13d-4a24-abdc-3e05c8c87143)\SpeckleConnectorRhino.rhp “SpeckleConnectorRhino” 2.19.1.15397

Rhino plugins that ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Commands.rhp “Commands” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\WebBrowser.rhp “WebBrowser”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk.rhp “Renderer Development Kit”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoScript.rhp “RhinoScript”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\IdleProcessor.rhp “IdleProcessor”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRenderCycles.rhp “Rhino Render” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRender.rhp “Legacy Rhino Render”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk_etoui.rhp “RDK_EtoUI” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\NamedSnapshots.rhp “Snapshots”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\MeshCommands.rhp “MeshCommands” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoCycles.rhp “RhinoCycles” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Toolbars\Toolbars.rhp “Toolbars” 8.8.24163.12481
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\3dxrhino.rhp “3Dconnexion 3D Mouse”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Displacement.rhp “Displacement”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SectionTools.rhp “SectionTools”

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@David_Ott and @Simon_Vorhammer thanks for sharing the information about the 2 computers. It is possible that the cause is the difference in SR because we added more properties, but it should not break the connection. I’ll need to put together an example, or use yours if you can share. Thanks.

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Issue Nr. 1 seems to be working now since we are both on Rhino 8 SR11 2024-9-3.

Regarding Issue Nr. 2:
It appears that the layers highlighted in blue are not those associated with the clipping plane. Instead, they reflect the previous layer selection of any other clipping plane (as seen in the video at approximately 0:47).


ClippingPlanes_TMP.3dm (119.6 KB)

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@Trav this is for you. Filed here…

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I believe this was fixed in 8.13:
→ RH-83711 Properties: Select Clipped Layers
(this was reported earlier in this thread)
-wim

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Sounds good! I suppose I’ll have to wait for 8.13, then.

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Hi Simon -

If all goes well, the first service release candidate of 8.13 should be public on Tuesday (Seattle afternoon) next week.
-wim

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Awesome, thank you guys!

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RH-83711 is fixed in Rhino 8 Service Release 13

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