(This module is available only in PRO and MVS)
General Module Function
Area_cut receives any 3D field into its left input port and it receives triangulated polygons (from triangulate_polygon, or other sources) into its right input port. Its function is similar to fence_cut or shape_cut. It adds a data component to the input 3D field and using plume_shell, you can cut structures inside or outside of the input polygons. Only the x and y coordinates of the polygons are used because area_cut cuts a projected slice that is z invariant. Area_cut recalculates when either input field is changed or the "Accept" button is pressed.
Module Input Ports
Area_cut has two input ports. Area_cut receives any 3D field into its left input port that should be connected to or after Explode_and_Scale. It receives triangulated polygons (from triangulate_polygon, or other sources) into its right input port.
Module Output Ports
area_cut has one output port which outputs a field with an additional "area_cut" data component which is negative inside the area and positive outside. Zero as an isolevel cuts on the boundary of the polygon(s).
Module Status: Interruptible
This module's computational processes can be terminated (interrupted) using the "C Tech" icon in the Windows Notification Area (aka System Tray) in the lower right corner of your desktop. If you hover over the icon, it will tell you the status of the module and expected completion time. Double-Right-Clicking will terminate the process. Note that if you do stop any process, the output of the module is corrupted and any downstream module's results are not usable. You will need to re-run the module.
Module Control Panel
The module's control panel is shown above.
The Run Immediate toggle causes the module to run whenever your inputs change.
The Nested Surface Cutting toggle allows you to cut donut like shapes if you have polygons INSIDE of other polygons.
The Max Edge Angle: type-in is similar to the parameter in external_edges. This should not need to be modified unless your cutting area is highly non-planar (3D). If the cutting results seem aberrant, you should try adjusting this.
The Accept button must be pushed to create output unless the Run Immediate toggle is on.
Related Modules
-> ClickSketch