M-View from a Section Line that Came from an M-View 

Access: A view is created under the currently active sheetactive sheet (either double-click the sheet name in the Drawing Tree or right-click the sheet name and select Activate Sheet). The View Creation dialog can be accessed using one of the following methods:

  • Click  in the toolbar.

  • Right-click the currently active Sheet item in the Drawing Tree and select View Creation.

  • Right-click the graphics area and select View Creation.

  • Select Views > View Creation > View Creation from the Drafting menu bar.

A section M-View can be created from a section line that came from the M-View. Once positioned in the drafting sheet, it can be manipulated like a regular view.

Creating the M-View

Create the required section line on the part.

Create an M-View of the section.

Export the part to the Drafting application.

 

In the Drafting application with the drawing displayed, right-click on the top view in the Drawing Tree and select Edit.

 

The View Creation dialog is displayed.

 

Click Show & Hide Model Symbols  in the View Creation dialog to display the Show & Hide PMI dialog.

 

 

 

Select Section Line to display the previously created section line and press OK to return to the View Creation dialog.

 

Exit the View Creation dialog.

 

InvokeInvoke (for more, click Access at the top of this Help topic) the View Creation function again.

 

Pick the section line and pick the location of the new section M-View. The M-View is displayed.

Pick the section line

Pick the location of the new section M-View

The section M-View is displayed

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.