Is it possible to get the face area of a 3D models sectional view?

Hi everyone,

please correct me if I am in any way wrong and help me find my answer.

In a 2D model selecting "Calculations..." in the drop down menu of "Tools" one can find the button "Face Area". When selecting the elements one is interested in, Marc presents the calculated surface area.

Is this also possible in a 3D version with a sectional view? If so please enlighten me how to get there.

I am looking forward to your replies.

Thank you in advance for your help.

0 Zach Fata over 3 years ago

In a 3D model, you can select element faces and use the calculations method in the same way as with 2D elements. An easy way to select the faces is to use the face flood command as shown below:

Then when the calculations tool prompts you to "Enter area face list," you can use the "All Selected" button to add the selection to the face list. The area calculated will be the area of the selected faces.

If you are asking about calculating the area of a sectional view that was created using the Model Clipping tool, I don't think that is possible. You would need the element faces along the plane to do the calculation. As a workaround, I think the following process will work:

1) Make a large surface that represents your clipping plane.

2) Use Geometry&Mesh>Operations>Convert to convert the surface to a sheet body.

3) Use Geometry&Mesh>Operations>Imprint to imprint your solid body onto your sheet body.

4) Create a simple surface mesh on the sheet body to allow for the calculation

5) Use the calculation tool and select the elements that are within the imprinted surface

Sorry, this workaround is a bit involved. Perhaps someone else can contribute an easier process.
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