Split Walls

Functionality is available to split walls within the structural model. To do this, on the Building tab, in the Modify group, select Split to display the Split vertically window.

When the wall is split, two wall sections are displayed in the model. One section maintains the name and database reference number of the original wall element.

The other section now has a new database reference and therefore requires a unique name. A suitable name for the new wall element can be entered in the Split vertically window.

The Position section of the window allows the user to define the split point.

The user can specify a distance from either the start or end of the wall, based on the original walls length. Alternatively, the user can click Graphical select make a graphical selection. The Positioning Control window then becomes active.

Once a suitable Name has been provided and a split point defined, click Apply to split the wall element.

Click Dismiss to cancel the action and close the window.

Walls can also be split horizontally, from the Split vertically window, click Split horizontally to display the Split horizontally window.

Like splitting vertically, two wall sections are displayed in the model.

The original wall element is maintained and a new wall element requiring a unique name is now created.

Top and bottom level information for the original wall is also displayed on the window. The level at which the split is required can be entered directly into the Split Level textbox.

The user can make a graphical selection of the split level by clicking Pick split level. The Positioning Control window then becomes active.

Once a suitable Name has been provided and a split level defined, click Apply to split the wall element.