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How To Create Cross Section In 3D

Posted Jul 7, 2013, 2:42 p.m. EDT Parameters, Variables, & Functions, Results & Visualization Version 4.3b 2 Replies

Curtis Doiron
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I have been simulating Mie scattering in 3D by using symmetry so that only 1/4 of my model has to be solved for. The problem I have is that I would like to plot the solutions of the full model with 1/4 of it cut out creating a cross section (See attached image for an example). I can easily get the rest of the model by performing two mirror operations, but I have not found out how to cut out the section or combine data sets in the right way. What is the best way to do this? Am I missing something simple?

Thank you,

Curtis Doiron
2 Replies Last Post Jul 15, 2013, 10:07 a.m. EDT
Josh Thomas Certified Consultant
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Posted: 1 decade ago Jul 9, 2013, 3:01 p.m. EDT
Curtis-

One thing you could do is Mirror the 1/4 Solution data set about 1 plane (resulting in a1/2 model data set). Then, instead of mirroring the 1/2 data set, mirror the original 1/4 solution again, but this time about a 2nd orthogonal plane. Then, you will have 2 data sets that when plotted as 2 separate surface plots and overlaid (do this by putting in the same plot group), you should have the 3/4 model you are looking for.

Regards,
Josh Thomas
AltaSim Technologies
Curtis- One thing you could do is Mirror the 1/4 Solution data set about 1 plane (resulting in a1/2 model data set). Then, instead of mirroring the 1/2 data set, mirror the original 1/4 solution again, but this time about a 2nd orthogonal plane. Then, you will have 2 data sets that when plotted as 2 separate surface plots and overlaid (do this by putting in the same plot group), you should have the 3/4 model you are looking for. Regards, Josh Thomas AltaSim Technologies
Curtis Doiron
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Posted: 1 decade ago Jul 15, 2013, 10:07 a.m. EDT
Josh,

Thank you for the tip, it worked great. I can't believe I didn't think of having two plots in the same volume plot.

Thanks,

Curtis
Josh, Thank you for the tip, it worked great. I can't believe I didn't think of having two plots in the same volume plot. Thanks, Curtis

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