Split Edge
Introduction
This tool is used to split an edge into two or more edges. Splitting edge will be useful while creating four sided faces or while applying loads to particular segment of the edge.
Splitting the edges can be done using any one of the split types given below.
- By node or vertex
- By an angle
- By an edge
- Mid point
By node or vertex
By default this option will be active. The edge, which is to be split, is selected first. Then a node or a vertex, at which the edge is to be broken, is selected. Selected Node/Vertex id will be displayed in the Node or Vertex edit box.
Edge will be broken in to two edges at the selected point(node/vertex).
Example
By an angle
This option is used to split the edges in bodies or faces based on angle. Individual edge can also be split in this method. Bodies/faces/edges from a model is selected and the minimum angle is mentioned (Default: 45 degree). All the edges whose included angle exceeds the given value will be split.
Example
Single edge is broken in to several edges for angle 35°.
By an edge
This option is used to split two intersecting edges. This is mainly used for gasket bodies. Edges will be splitted at the intersecting point of the two edges. Equivalence option is enabled by default. This is used to equivalence one node to another.
Example
Edges are split at the intersecting point.
Mid point
This option is used to split an edge at the middle.
Example
