Split horizontally

To split the component horizontally, click Split horizontally to display the Split horizontally window.

There are three steps to use this window:

Naming

Type the name of the new part of the element in the Name field. The name must not exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply remains greyed out as long as the name not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, the user can change the name or use the one proposed.

Split Level

There are two methods to define the split level:

• Type a value in the Split level field.

• Click Split Level, the user is prompted Pick split level (Snap) Snap and select the level in the 3D graphical view.

Apply

Click Apply to split the component. The sub-components are shared between the components depending on their position. If the sub-component is near the split line, the sub‑component stays in the original component but it penetrates the other component as well. The Modify Component window replaces the Split horizontally window. The new component can be modified. If Apply is greyed out, type a valid name in the Name field to activate it.

Dismiss

Click Dismiss to cancel the split and close the Split horizontally window.

To split the component vertically, click Split vertically, to display the Split vertically window.