In an ipt, you can use the "Split" tool to split a part on a workplane.
As far as transparency, you could change to a transparent color.
Sorry ... hit the wrong reply button.
~Larry
"mssolly" wrote in message
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> I'm new to Inventor but I use Solid Works all day long. I'm used to being
able to use a plane for sectioning the part while working. It's only a
display option used to aid in the construction phase of different sketches.
This feature seems to be only available during an assembly in Inventor. Can
it be done during the developement of the Part and how?
> One more question, can a surface have a transparency? I'm not talking
about a surface material for rendering. Again Solid Works can make an outer
surface transparent. Why you ask would I need this? I work in the down hole
industry and we cross drill all of our downhole tools called subs. Following
the cross drill paths is a tricky thing and being able to make an outer
surface transparent allows us to see where the cross drills intersect. Any
suggestions on doing this in Inventor?
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> Thanks again, Mark S.
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