3DViz Cross Sections

Petra displays cross sections as a fence diagram inside the 3DViz module.  The 3DViz module uses a special *.X3D file to position a cross-section image file inside the 3D volume.  

Multiple cross section images may be shown, generating a fence diagram.  Multiple cross sections, particularly at high resolution, will require more memory and will render more slowly.

Creating a X3D File

Cross Section: File > Print To > 3DViz

The first step to displaying a cross section on the 3DViz module is to create a X3D file from the Cross Section module.  This process creates both the cross section image and the X3D file, which correctly positions the cross section image file inside the 3DViz volume.

On the Print Preview Tool, select either:

• File > Export 3DViz File
• File > Export 3DViz File (Clipped)

Adding a Cross Section

3DViz: Surfaces > Grids

Main Toolbar:

Petra displays cross sections as a fence diagram inside the 3DViz module.