Working in Cross Section/Elevation Views

Like other objects, cabinets can be edited in cross section/elevation views. This method of editing is very powerful and allows objects to be edited easily in vertical space. Next we'll edit wall cabinets and add a range hood. For more information about cross section/elevation views, see "Editing Objects in 3D Views".

To generate a cross section/elevation view

Select 3D> Create Vector View> Cross Section/Elevation

In floor plan view, click and drag a line of sight that intersects the group of cabinets that includes the electric range.

Release the mouse button to generate the cross section/elevation view.

Zoom

in on the kitchen.

To edit the cabinets in cross section/elevation view

Click on the wall cabinet above the range.

Grab the bottom edit handle that appears and drag upwards.

When the Height reaches 18 inches, release the mouse button.

To place a range hood

Find a range hood from the Interior Fixtures Library (Appliances> Hoods> Standard) and select it for placement.

Click above the range to place the hood.

Finishing Touches

Remove the window behind the refrigerator.

Raise the bottom of the window behind the sink.

Widen the window behind the sink, and center it on the sink.

Add furniture and cabinets to the nook and change the flooring to match the kitchen.

Add a table and some chairs to the dining room.

To view our kitchen using the Cross Section Slider and Final View

In floor plan view, click Fill Window

Create a Render Full Camera

view that starts from the exterior and release the mouse button in the kitchen. See "To create a camera view".

Use the Mouse-Orbit Camera

tool to adjust the camera's perspective. You can turn off the display of the backdrop in the 3D Settings dialog. For more information, see "3D Settings Dialog".

Select 3D> Render View Options> Cross Section Slider

to open the Cross Section Slider dialog. Select the flat cut line and use the position slider to specify the location of the cutting plane. See "Cross Section Slider Dialog".

Select 3D> Render View Options> Final View

to create a final render view.

In a future tutorial, we will be returning to this plan file, so be sure to Save

your work.