Divide Large Models into Tailored Sections with Section Cut in Magics

Set a plane:

• Define the division plane before cutting by going to the right-side panel and using the MULTI-SECTION function (first transparent/blue cube icon) 
• Adjust the numbers (mm) in the position column to set the plane

Pick a cutting type:

• Click the Section Cut icon in the Home ribbon at the top of the screen and select the cut you require in the pop-up box. You can choose from various cutting types tailored to meet specific assembly or design requirements.

Basic:

• Select the BASIC tab to define the contour where the part will be divided by selecting one of the options in the Cut based on section
• Determine if a gap is necessary between the two resulting pieces and the direction (inside, outside, or both) by toggling CLEARANCE and specifying the distance
• Tick the Autocolor result parts option to help visualize the separate parts
• Click OK to execute the cut and divide the part into separate pieces

Lap Joint:

• Select the LAP JOINT tab to create an overlap connection. In the Cut based on section, you can select whether you want cuts based on indicated section contour(s) or subcontour(s).
• Choose the specific contours of the cutting plane you wish to use in the Lap joint parameters
• Apply different cutting settings to individual areas f you prefer not to select all contours at once
• Confirm with OK to complete the process and generate the overlap connection.
• Click on the Translate icon in the Home ribbon and use the Translate Part(s) pop-up box to pull pieces apart and inspect the result

Pins & Holes:

• Select the PINS & HOLES tab to generate pins and holes at the cutting edges to facilitate precise assembly of the parts
• Pick the desired cutting contours in the model preview
• Adjust the size of the pins and the distances between them in the Pin/Hole size and placement and examine them in the preview screen
• Check the PART INFO section in the right-side panel for additional details on further customization options
• Execute the cut by selecting OK once all parameters are defined to create the final assembly edges