Cross section view range

[antonio.delacruz]

Hi there,

I couldn't find where I can control the view range creating a cut view in assemblies, I have to say that I tried to modify it on the drawing style manager but I couldn't find the right option controlling it. 

Also, I tried modifying the viewport setting, and won't work, the part that I need is circled in the image, but when I reduce the X, what I get is a portion of the left hand side of the assembly.

Any idea would be much appreciated

Thanks

[Lewk_PSB · Accepted solution]

Cut views are limited and you cannot adjust many settings nor their positions once they are made. Your best option is to create a new view using cameras. Once you get the hang of using cameras you'll never want to use Cut View again.

[antonio.delacruz]

Thanks for replying @Lewk_PSB, I agree with you on both points, but there's something that bugs me a lot, isn't it supposed that on this new section view the view depth should match the one on the original cross-section? then, why in the world, it's considering the whole size of the assembly?

Sorry to say this here, but on Tekla that works just fine.

[Lewk_PSB]

Ah, I think  see why. This is because you're making a Cut View from another Cut View. In this case you're taking Section B from the Main View, then taking Section E from Section B. Both Sections B & E are going to use the Main View's depth/coordinate settings.

[antonio.delacruz]

I know, but the view depth settings on both cut views are supposed to be editable, aren't they? Next time I will just create a camera, or something even easier, an Autocad 2D detail view.