BIMSPLIT command
Splits segmented solids into separated solids.
Description
Automatically splits segmented solids into separate solids and allows to split a solid using a selection of cutting faces. Specifically designed to recognize planar & linear shapes such as walls, slabs & columns it can help you split your mass model into separate entities, which is necessary for a typical BIM workflow.
Method
- Select a solid for auto splitting
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One method is to select an entire solid and let BIMSPLIT decide automatically where the solid should be cut. This will be done along logical cutting faces, yielding results as shown in the table below.
Note: For complex geometry BIMSPLIT may not give the expected result. In that case, try simplifying by first splitting the geometry into smaller parts manually.Solid selected… …split into 7 separate solids 
Solid selected… …split into 3 separate solids 
Solid selected… …split into 4 separate solids 
- Select cutting faces for manual splitting
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Another method is to select cutting faces manually. This behavior is similar to the SLICE command, the main difference being that it is possible to select multiple cutting faces. Adjacent cutting faces will keep their respective parts of the solids intact.
One cutting face selected… … split into 2 separate solids 
Two cutting faces selected… …split into 2 separate solids 
Two cutting faces selected… …split into 3 separate solids 
Note: Inserts, such as windows and doors, which existed in the split solid are removed.