Clip Model
The Clip Model function enables you to cut off parts of the model.
When you have activated the function, the model is encased within a 3D box whose sides can be adjusted by the arrow tools. The functions correspond to those used to adjust the wind tunnel (see the Chapter 'Wind Tunnel'). The Box coordinates displayed in the panel enable you to control the size in detail.
Click the [Apply Clipping] button to crop all parts of the model that are not contained in the box. To cut off the parts within the box, however, activate the Invert option before clipping.
Note
Note that the Clip Model function deletes parts of the model. If you want to create visibilities of specific parts, for example to assign zones, use one of the Cut options in the toolbar list.
When a model is clipped, the triangular meshes are trimmed.
Note
This approach may lead to imperfect results for cases when closed surfaces are not fully recognized. The tool (which is part of the VTK library) is not 100% perfect, but still very useful so that its advantages outweigh the shortcomings.