I have been having a hard time trying to figure out a simple method that was done in AutoCAD. This is slice.
So, I have an object that needs to be slice along a specified plane.
I was able to get "Cut Solids By Curves" to work once before, but it is not working anymore. It is telling me "Unable to cut Solid" which makes no sense. I created a simple block, created a cutting plane with two lines. Told it to slice at that plane. Then it tells me I can't. ??ugh
Is there another tool that can do this function that is easier? Either slice along a plane or by points to define a plane.
Hi,
it looks there are two separate questions in your post:
It's hard to say without an example data posted, in general it should work.
I think Cut Solids By Curves is the most close tool available. Well, it doesn't allow to choose 3 points and you have to create cutting line at first and to define an orientation of the plane by 3rd point during the cutting process, but it's still acceptable workflow I think.
Did you search community for similar posts, e.g. this one (short demo posted here)?
If you discuss 3D modeling tools, you always should mention MicroStation version or build number, because 3D tools have changed between versions.
With regards,
Jan
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Unknown said:Another recent topic here was saying that the Cut By Curve tool no longer worked with just an open line string. Try cutting by a closed string or Shape.
From the original question perspective it's a bit off-topic and fuzzy information:
Figured it out. The cutting line must pass all the way through the object. Why is it you can't even slice along a defined plane easily. Come on Bentley, get with the program...Why does everything have to be so tedious and drawn out with your software? Autocad: Slice, pick object, XY/YZ/XZ/3 Point plane (NO LINES NEEDED), Pick Point, (Both Sides), done... Microstation: Draw a line, draw another line, extend line through object, Cut by curves, pick object, pick point, click little green arrow thing's grips, rotate ACS, goof with little green arrow thing that really doesn't many any sense, accept, pray it works.
And it's not just this. Everything I've encountered while using this software for the last year is more involved, more tedious, more steps, to get to the same simple end of something simple.
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