NX Realize Shape > Creating subdivision models > Section Tube dialog box
Section Tube dialog box
Sections
Specify Point or Select Cage Face
Lets you select points or cage faces.
Update Last Cross Section
Available after you define a section plane.
Realigns the control cage to contain the convergent body after you reorient a section plane using the manipulator tool.
Show Tool
Available after you specify a point or select a cage face.
Displays the manipulator tool, which you can use to dynamically move or reorient the section plane you are defining.
Segments
Circular
Available only when less than two section planes are defined.
Specifies how many segments you want to create per cross section. You can specify from 3 to 36 segments.
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4 segments per cross section**
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8 segments per cross section**
How do I
Create a section tube around a convergent body
Create a section using points and faces
Learn more
- Section Tube
Section Tube dialog box, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens
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