Splitting solids

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The BIMSPLIT command either splits segmented solids into separated solids automatically or allows to split a solid using a selection of cutting faces.

To split a solid automatically

Make sure that the value of the SELECTIONPREVIEW system variable is 2 or 3.

    1. Do one of the following:

    • Click the BimSplit tool button () on the Model tab of the ribbon.
    • Choose Split in the BIM menu.
    • Type BIMSPLIT in the Command line, then press Enter.

    You are prompted: Select solid for auto-splitting or cutting faces for manual splitting:

  2. Place the cursor over a face of the solid.

    The face highlights.

  3. Without moving the mouse, hit the TAB key until the complete solid highlights, then click.

    You are prompted:

    Entities in set: 1

    Select solid for auto-splitting or cutting faces for manual splitting:

  4. Right click.

    The selected solid is split.

    The number of parts is reported in the command window.

Using the Quad

Make sure the Select Faces option () of the SELECTIONMODES system variable is switched off.

Place the cursor over a face of the solid.

When the solid highlights, choose Split () in the BIM command group of the Quad.

The solid is split.

The number of parts is reported in the command window.

To split a solid using cutting faces

Make sure that the value of SELECTIONPREVIEW system variable is 2 or 3.
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click the BimSplit tool button on the Model tab of the ribbon.
    • Choose Split in the BIM menu.
    • Type BIMSPLIT in the Command line, then press Enter.

    You are prompted: Select solid for auto splitting or cutting faces for manual splitting:

  2. Place the cursor over a face of the solid.

    Hit the TAB key to highlight an obscured face.

    When the face highlights, click to select the face.

    You are prompted:

    Entities in set: 1

    Select solid for auto splitting or cutting faces for manual splitting:

  3. (Optional) Repeat step 4 to select more faces.
  4. Right-click to stop selecting faces.

    The solid is split using the selected faces as cutting planes.

    The number of parts is reported in the command window.

Using the Quad

Make sure the Select Faces option of the SELECTIONMODES system variable is set.

  1. Place the cursor over a face you want to use as a cutting plane.

    When the face highlights, do one of the following:

  2. Go to step 3.
  3. Go to step 2 to select more faces.
  4. (Optional) Place the cursor over a face you want to use as a cutting plane.

    When the face highlights, do one of the following:

  5. Go to step 3.
  6. Repeat this step to select more faces.
  7. Choose Split in the BIM command group of the Quad.

    The solid is split using the selected faces as cutting planes.

    The number of parts is reported in the command window.