Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 8 Creating and Working with Solid Model Features 203 Note UCS orientation A B C D Figure 8-28. Slicing a solid using the XY, YZ, and ZX options. A—The object before slicing. The UCS origin is in the center of the first hole and at the midpoint of the height. B—The resulting slice using the XY option. C—The resulting slice using the YZ option. D—The resulting slice using the ZX option. Point on the cutting plane A B Point on the cutting plane Point on the cutting plane Figure 8-29. Slicing a solid using the 3points option. A—Specify three points to define the cutting plane. B— The resulting slice.