SPLIT
- Last UpdatedOct 06, 2023
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Purpose
This command allows either a curve or a solid body to be split into separate parts either at an orthogonal plane or with a single sided surface.
Syntax
SPLIT < < CURVE < $L ! /ALL > > !
< $W ! /ALL ! /layer $N> >
( %X $N ! %Y $N ! %Z $N ! /SURFACE < $W > )
Description
This command can be used to split 2D Clines or 3D Curves, either at an orthogonal plane location (X, Y or Z), or via a general surface. Alternatively it can be used to split a solid body or several solid bodies into two separate parts either at an orthogonal plane location (X, Y or Z) or with a single sided surface..
Command Qualifiers
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CURVE |
To signify curves rather than solid bodies are to be split. |
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$L |
A list of curves to be split. |
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$W |
The name of the body to be split. |
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/ALL |
Selects all solid bodies or all curves in the design. |
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/LAYER $N |
Selects all solid bodies on the specified layer, $N. |
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%X $N or %Y $N or %Z $N |
Specifies the location of the orthogonal plane used for the split. |
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/SURFACE |
Used to specify a single sided surface is to be used for the split. If the name, $W, of the surface is not given then it must be picked interactively. |
Note:
In the case of using a generalised surface that cuts a closed wire at only one point,
then splitting of the curve into two is not possible; however the curve's internal
edge will be subdivided at that location.
Note:
If the intersection plane or surface does not intersect the body to be split, the
body will be deleted, hence be careful when using the /ALL qualifier.