When cross sections are created from a mesh or a grid, values of the active scalar and vector data sets are interpolated to the cross sections. Whenever a new data set is chosen as the active data set for the mesh, the data values are re-interpolated to the cross sections.
The options for displaying cross sections can be edited using the Cross Section Options dialog accessed through the Data menu or from the display options dialog. The options in the dialog are as follows:
By default, the lines representing the intersection of the cross section with the faces of the cells or elements are displayed on the cross section. These lines can be hidden by selecting the Interior edge removal option.
If this option is on, the lines that make up the cross section are displayed.
If this option is on, then the cross section will be displayed as a set of filled polygons.
If the Contours item is selected, contours are displayed on the cross sections using the active scalar data set.
If the Vectors item is selected, vectors are displayed on the cross sections using the active vector data set when the cross sections are displayed.
If the Flow trace item is selected, a flow trace image is texture mapped to each cross section using the active vector data set when flow trace option is used with the Animation wizard.
Related Links:
Making 3D Grid Cross Sections
Making 3D Mesh Cross Sections
Making Solid Cross Sections