Modify Section Line Properties

You can make changes to a Section View or Aligned Section View in a drawing by editing the section line properties. You can set these properties before, during, or after creating the section view.

Modifying a Section Line Before Creating the View

To modify a section line before creating the view:

  1. Double-click a drawing view and sketch a line (or multiple lines for an aligned section view) in the view.
    By double-clicking the drawing view, you ensure that the line or lines belong to the view.
  2. With the line or lines selected, click Insert > Make Section Line.
  3. Select the section line.
    The Section View PropertyManager appears.
  4. Make any changes in the PropertyManager.
  5. Do one of the following:
    • Click Section View tool_Section_View_Drawing.gif and place the view.
    • Click OK to close the PropertyManager without creating a view.
    You can select the section line and create the view at any time.

Modifying a Section Line During the Creation of a Section View

To modify a section line during the creation of a section view:

Edit the section line in the graphics area or in the PropertyManager under Section Line.
If you edit the section line in the graphics area, you may have to click Rebuild tool_Rebuild_Standard.gif (Standard toolbar) or click Edit > Rebuild to update the drawing view.

Modifying a Section Line After a Section View is Created

To modify a section line after a section view is created:

  1. Select the section line or section view.
    The Section View PropertyManager appears.
  2. Make any changes in the PropertyManager or in the graphics area and click PM_OK.gif.
    If you edit the section line in the graphics area, you may have to click Rebuild tool_Rebuild_Standard.gif (Standard toolbar) or click Edit > Rebuild to update the drawing view.