Split using Plane

Chose Split using Plane from the Split options: drop-down menu, the Split Cableway Branch window is displayed with the relevant options displayed.

Use to select the cableway branch(es) to spilt.

Plane Definition

Use to define, position and modify the cutting plane.

To create the plane, select Create Plane, a prompt to Pick on the segment which the branch should be split: is displayed, once the segment is selected the plane is displayed in the 3D view.

To align the plane with another element, select Align, a prompt to Pick to define position (Snap) Snap: is displayed. Once the selection has been made, the plane is aligned with the selected element in the 3D view.

Modify Plane

Use to modify and/or explicitly position the plane, select Modify plane, the Modify plane window is displayed. Enter new plane parameters for the plane and select OK to commit changes.

Moving Down-stream Components To

Define where the components located down-stream of the split are moved to when splitting a cableway branch.

Note:
Select Auto Name checkbox to apply the autonaming rules, the software automatically creates a new name for the element.

The cableway branch is split using the plane and the split is also displayed in the Model Explorer.