To edit a section plane in SketchUp, you can primarily use the Entity Info panel or the Outliner. These tools allow you to modify specific properties and manage the section plane's behavior.
Editing Name and Symbol
Based on the provided information, you can change the name and the symbol associated with a section plane using either the Entity Info panel or the Outliner.
- Using the Entity Info Panel: Select the section plane in your model. Open the Entity Info panel (usually accessible via
Window > Entity Info). Within this panel, you will find fields to edit the name and symbol of the selected section plane. - Using the Outliner: Open the Outliner panel (usually accessible via
Window > Outliner). Locate the section plane in the hierarchical list of entities in your model. You can edit its name directly within the Outliner list. The reference specifically states you can edit the name and symbol in the Outliner, which likely means selecting it there and using an associated editing method or context menu option, though direct editing of the symbol might still rely on the Entity Info panel after selection in the Outliner.
Managing Section Plane Actions
Beyond just editing its name or symbol, you can also manage the section plane's visibility, activation, and orientation directly from the Outliner.
- Using the Outliner Context Menu: In the Outliner panel, find the section plane you wish to manage. Context-click (right-click) on the section plane's entry in the list. A menu will appear offering various actions you can take to manage that specific section plane.
Common actions available through the Outliner context menu include:
- Hide: Make the section plane geometry invisible.
- Activate: Toggle whether the section cut effect is currently active for this plane.
- Reverse: Flip the direction of the section cut.
- Other options to help you manage the section plane efficiently within your model.
Summary of Editing and Management Options
Here's a quick overview of where you can perform different actions on a section plane:
| Feature | Method |
|---|---|
| Edit Name | Entity Info Panel, Outliner Panel |
| Edit Symbol | Entity Info Panel (and potentially Outliner) |
| Hide/Show | Outliner Context Menu |
| Activate/Deactivate | Outliner Context Menu |
| Reverse Direction | Outliner Context Menu |
| Other Management | Outliner Context Menu |
Utilizing these panels provides comprehensive control over your section planes, allowing you to customize their appearance and behavior within your SketchUp model.
