Split_STI

This function creates two new groups of stiffeners from an existing one by splitting each stiffener in two. The stiffeners can be split by a line, defined interactively or by an existing component indicated by the user. The selection of line and component types corresponds to those that can be used to connect a stiffener to in panel generation, according to the stiffener statement for example, another stiffener, a hole, a seam or a panel.

Note that repetition terms can be given when defining the splitting line. The syntax is the same as the one used in the Design Language scheme, for example, FR24(6)60 for X-lines. Then each stiffener is split in multiple parts and multiple groups are created.

It can be that not all the stiffeners of the group intersect the indicated component. In that case the ones not intersecting, are not split but left unchanged in the original group. The ones intersecting the component form two new groups.