Split Bounded Plate Bounding Elements using a Plane

Splits bounded plate bounding elements using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.

Note:
If the bounded plate is selected as an element to split, it will be split as well as the bounding elements.

You are prompted to Select element(s) to split

Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.

Click to identify a bounding element to split.

You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>

Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounding element is already selected.

The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounding elements to split.

Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split plane.

You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with or <Plane>

Input P at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.

You are then prompted to Select first point or

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.

You are then prompted to Select second point or <Finish>

Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.

You are then prompted to Select third point or <Finish>

Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.

The bounding elements are split at the intersection with the plane.

Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

The new GENSEC elements display in the Model Explorer. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Bounding Element Structural Connections for further information.