Skip to content
BLBlender

Easy Section

by DHA·Workflow

Images © DHA. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Easy Section earns its place for pairing Blender sectioning with CAD output, including functional hatches like brick and concrete exported straight to DXF rather than added by hand afterward.

What is Easy Section?

Easy Section is an add-on for Blender aimed at architectural sectioning, built around a Boolean engine that manages adding, updating, and removing sections. The workflow is non-destructive, handling modifiers and data cleanup automatically. Its Smart Sorting logic sorts objects so Boolean operations run on cuttable elements like walls and slabs while furniture and plants are preserved. A Fast Mode previews sections before real-time Booleans are applied, and a one-click flip changes section direction alongside geometry cleaning layers.

On the 2D side, Easy Section generates organized, layered DXF files, with layers automatically categorized by colors and Blender collections. Revit-style depth cueing controls visual depth in 2D elevations and sections, and the tool exports sections to CAD with functional hatches such as brick and concrete. A high-performance slicer box adds an intuitive gizmo for movement, rotation, and scaling, with customizable visibility and dedicated performance settings.

The add-on works with Blender 5.0 to 5.1 across Cycles and Eevee, is released under the GPL license, and includes a documentation guide. A demo video is available.

Who is Easy Section best for?

Easy Section is best for architectural sectioning and CAD-ready documentation work inside Blender, from wall and slab sections to layered DXF elevations.

How much does Easy Section cost?

Easy Section is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Boolean-based sectioning engine for adding, updating, and removing sections, with a non-destructive workflow that manages modifiers and data cleanup automatically
  • Smart Sorting that runs Booleans on cuttable elements like walls and slabs while preserving furniture and plants
  • Fast Mode to preview sections before applying real-time Booleans, plus a one-click flip for section direction and geometry cleaning layers
  • Section Manager to save, manage, and toggle between multiple sections, with control over cut materials and outline thickness
  • CAD-ready DXF export with layers categorized by colors and Blender collections, plus Revit-style depth cueing for 2D elevations and sections
  • Export to CAD with functional hatches such as brick and concrete, in different types
  • High-performance slicer box with a gizmo for movement, rotation, and scaling, plus customizable visibility and performance settings

Tags

#architecture#sectioning#DXF export#CAD#Blender add-on#hatches#slicer box

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Easy Section support?

Easy Section supports Blender versions 5.0 to 5.1 and is marked Blender Extension compatible, installing as an add-on. It works with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so sections and cut materials can be viewed under either. The add-on ships with a documentation guide covering its features and workflows, and the developer states that regular updates for performance and Blender version compatibility are planned. Check the developer's page for the latest confirmed version support.

Does Easy Section export to CAD formats like DXF?

Easy Section generates CAD-ready DXF files directly from Blender, producing organized, layered output where layers are automatically categorized by colors and Blender collections. It exports sections to CAD with functional hatches such as brick and concrete, and offers different types of hatches. Revit-style depth cueing controls visual depth in 2D elevations and sections to show distance and hierarchy, scaled for CAD. DXF export is not included in the Lite version, which covers the 3D section features only.

Is Easy Section free to use?

Easy Section is listed as free in this catalog, so no price is shown here. The add-on is offered in more than one edition, with a Lite version that omits DXF export and a full version that includes the CAD export features, functional hatches, and slicer box. For current licensing, edition differences, and any purchase details, check the developer's page for the most accurate and up-to-date information before you commit.

What license is Easy Section released under?

Easy Section is released under the GPL license, as listed on its store page. It installs as a Blender add-on and is marked Blender Extension compatible. The product also comes with a documentation guide, described as the EasySection Guide, that walks through features, workflow optimization, and troubleshooting steps. The developer notes ongoing updates for performance improvements and Blender version compatibility, along with dedicated technical support for any inquiries about the add-on.

Similar plugins