Mesh_TrimByPlane.md

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• GuiCommand: Name:Mesh TrimByPlane MenuLocation:Meshes → Cutting → Trim mesh with a plane Workbenches:Mesh SeeAlso:Mesh PolyCut, Mesh PolyTrim

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Mesh TrimByPlane

Description

The Mesh TrimByPlane command trims faces and parts of faces on one side of a plane from a mesh object.

Usage

1. Select a single mesh object and a single Part plane. The (extended) plane should intersect the mesh object.

2. There are several ways to invoke the command:

   • Press the Mesh TrimByPlane button.
   • Select the Meshes → Cutting → Trim mesh with a plane option from the menu.

3. The Trim by plane dialog box opens.

4. Select the side you want to keepby pressing one of the buttons:

   • {{button|Below}}

   • {{button|Above}}

   • {{button|Split}}

     : removes the faces and parts of faces above the plane, and creates a new mesh object containing them.

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