Split

This function is used to split one or many panels into two by a plane. The splitting plane can be defined by giving a coordinate value along one of the main axes (X, Y or Z), by interactively picking any line in a model view or by picking an intersecting panel or RSO.

• In case the plane is defined by picking a line, the plane will be perpendicular to the plane of the view. Even if the line is restricted, the plane will be unrestricted. Both symbolic and 3D views can be used.

• In case the plane is defined by a panel, the thickness of the panel will be taken into consideration when splitting the panels in two.

When the panels to split are activated, and the splitting plane is defined, new names have to be given for the panels to create.

This can be done in two ways, either via the Automatic Names option (see see Automatic AVEVA Marine Names in Hull Concepts), or via a form. Even if the Automatic Names option is active it is possible to override this and give the names via the form, if Options is given when prompted for blocks for the new panels.

If the form is used, the symmetry code can also be set (P, S, SP or SBP). If an activated panel is not intersected by the plane defined, it will be deactivated and will not show up in the form.

The panels denoted "first" in the form are always the one on a lower coordinate value along the main axes as compared to the "second" one. If for example, a panel is cut by an x-plane the aft-most panel is the first one and the foremost is the second one. If the plane is a z-plane the first one is the lower one, and if it is a y-plane the first is the one on the starboard side. For inclined planes the closest principal plane is determined and the rule for this plane is then used.

When stiffeners are split the connection codes are chosen from the Connection Control File, if defined:

• If the panel is split by a plane, a connection code of type 5 is used.

• If split by a panel a type 4 code is used.

  The codes with the smallest clearance are selected.

If no Connection Control File is defined:

• Code 40 is used in the type 4 case.

• Code 70 is used in the type 5 case.

The endcuts are selected from the Endcut Control File, if defined, otherwise the endcut from the other end of the original stiffener is used.

The Connection and Endcut Control are described separately.