.. _Section Tool:

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Section Tool Extension
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The Section tool is a simple utility allowing users to do sectional cutaways of scenes.

Interface
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.. image:: /content/images/ext_section-tool_panel.png

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Ref #        Option              Result
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1            Select Section      | Selects from a list of existing Sections.
2            Add Section         | Creates a New Section and Allows Selection of Sections
3            Save Section        | Saves the current Section Settings
4            Edit Sections       | Rename, Clone (Duplicate) and Removal Options.
5            Display Sections    | Provides a way to quickly enable/disable the current Section in the viewport.
6            Cut Direction       | Flips the Direction of the Section Cut
7            Section Light       | In Preview and Photo View Modes, Allows Light to Enter Cutaway Areas
8            Align Section To... | Set the Cut Alignment to the Selected Axis
9            Step Rotation       | Rotates the Cut Incrementally Based on the Rotation Angle
10           Rotation Axis       | Sets the Axis by which to rotate around with each step.
11           Rotation Angle      | Sets Degree Angle for the each step Cut
12           Select Tool Gizmo   | Selects the gizmo for the Section Tool
13           Snap to Selected    | Snaps the Tool Gizmo to the Selected Asset
14           Previous Section    | Jumps tot he Next Saved Section
15           Next Section        | Jumps to the Previous Saved Section
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Using the Section Tool
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#. Select the Section Tool.
#. Press the + to add a new section cut.
#. Using the gizmo of the Section Tool, move to the desired cut position.
#. Using the Alignment set the cut to the desired axis.
#. Using the Step Rotate Cut adjust to desired angle.
#. Using the Cut Direction, Flip the Cut as desired.
#. When the desired cut is achieved, Press Save Section.

If additional cuts are desired, repeat above steps. 
When reviewing the cuts, use the next/previous sections to step through the created section cuts.