# Section tool

There are three types of sections available; freehand, perpendicular and longitudinal section. It is possible to view LandXML and Inframodel surfaces, pipenetworks and points in the free and cross section. The section tool also supports geonic files. Long section supports only surfaces. 

All the sections have same measurement tools; distance, area and slope. 

The example from cross section displays all the different elements supported in the view. It is possible to query metadata from objects within the cross section. In the example a pipe metadata has been queried and displayed.

<figure><img src="/files/DbarmUiV8d0pmIXTkzM6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a perpendicular section</p></figcaption></figure>


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