Splitting a face (Split tab)

To split a face by projecting an existing sketch:

1. In the Fixture or an external loads PropertyManager, select the Split tab.

2. Under Type of Split, select Sketch.

3. Under Selection, click an existing sketch to project for Project Sketch .

The sketch and the faces to split must belong to the same part.  

4. For Other Faces to Split , select the faces to project the sketch onto.

5. Optionally, select:

• Single direction to project the sketch to one direction, or

• Reverse direction to project the sketch in the opposite direction.

6. Click Create Split.

To split a face by projecting a new sketch:

1. In the Fixture or an external loads PropertyManager, select the Split tab.

2. Under Type of Split:

1. select Sketch.

2. Click Create Sketch.

3. When you finish sketching, click Exit Sketch.

The sketch appears in Project Sketch under Selection.

4. For Other Faces to Split , select the faces to project the sketch onto.

5. Optionally, select:

• Single direction to project the sketch to one direction, or

• Reverse direction to project the sketch in the opposite direction.

6. Click Create Split.

To split a face by intersection:

1. In the Fixture or an external loads PropertyManager, select the Split tab.

2. Under Type of Split, select Intersection.

3. Under Selection:

• Select a face for Splitting Face .

• Select faces to split from a different body for Other Faces to Split .

The two bodies must have touching edges or faces.

4. Click Create Split.

NOTES:

The Split tab is available in the following PropertyManagers:

Related topic

Split PropertyManager