I'm doing some 2-D drafting of machine parts with AutoCAD, and have a question about sectional views. In France, and maybe other countries, one distinguishes between a "coupe" (cut) view and a "section" view.
A "section" is what you would get if you physically cut the part along the cutting plane, inked the cut surface, and pressed it against a piece of paper. In this view, you don't see the object features that are behind the cutting plane.
A "coupe" is like the cross-sectional views I learned to make (in the U.S.), where one does see the object features behind the cutting plane.
Is there an equivalent to the French "section" in U.S. drawing practice? what is it called?