DETACH
- Last UpdatedOct 05, 2023
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Purpose
To detach a face or edge from an object and store as a separate object.
Syntax
DETACH ( FACE < < $W > /ALL > < /VERTEX > ! EDGE )
Description
The FACE option will detach a face from a solid object and store it as a single sided shell surface. The face can be selected by clicking within its boundaries with the cursor or by picking three vertices.
The EDGE option will detach an edge from an object and store as a curve. Planar edges are stored as Clines.
Command Qualifiers
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/ALL |
Optional qualifier to specify that all faces of the selected surface be detached. |
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$W |
Optional qualifier, used with the /ALL, to specify the name of surface, whose faces are to be detached. |
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/VERTEX |
Optional qualifier to specify that the face is to be indicated by picking three vertices. |