> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.3dpreppro.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slice View

> See inside your model with cross-section slicing

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Slice View cuts a virtual cross-section through your model so you can see the internal structure. Especially useful after hollowing or adding lattice infill.

## When to use this

* Verify that [hollowing](/editor/tools/hollow) created even wall thickness
* Check that [lattice infill](/editor/tools/lattice) looks correct inside the model
* Inspect internal geometry for unexpected features
* Visualize how your model will look when sliced for printing

## Settings

### Slice axis

**X**, **Y**, or **Z** — the direction to slice through.

### Position

Drag the slider (0–100 percent) to move the slice plane through the model.

### Slice Thickness (mm)

Thickness of the visible slice. Range **1–50 mm** (default **10**).

### Highlight Infill

Toggle (on by default) that caps the cross-section in steel-blue so the cut surface stands out.

## Step by step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the Slice tool">
    Click **Slice View** in the Inspection Tools section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an axis">
    Select X, Y, or Z.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drag the slider">
    Move through the model to inspect different cross-sections.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Highlight the infill">
    Keep **Highlight Infill** on to cap the cross-section in steel-blue for clearer visualization of the cut boundary.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips

* Try **all three axes** to get a complete picture of the interior
* After applying lattice, slice through to verify the pattern fills the interior evenly
* Use this alongside [Object Info](/editor/tools/object-info) to understand your model's internal structure