Split

Create trimmed curves by using a set of tool curves to split a set of target curves, keeping only the desired pieces. You can use this tool to split one self-intersecting curve into multiple pieces.

1. On the ribbon, click the Curves tab.
2. Click the Split icon.
   
   
3. Define the target curves, which are the curves that will be trimmed.
   1. Click the target curves, and then right-click to confirm.
4. Define the tool curves, which are used to trim the target curves.
   1. In the guide bar, click Tools.
   2. Click the tool curves, and then right-click to confirm.
      Note: Double-click the curve to edit.
5. Optional: By default, the output of the curves are combined. To disable this, in the guide bar, clear the Combined check box.
6. Optional: If the curves do not physically intersect, the Visual Split option is automatically enabled. By default, the tool curves are projected onto the plane of the last activated view and positioned at the center of the first target curve. You can adjust the projection direction by selecting one of the following options:
   • Global Axis X: Set projection along the global x-axis.
   • Global Axis Y: Set projection along the global y-axis.
   • Global Axis Z: Set projection along the global z-axis.
   • Ref Geometry: Set projection by clicking a reference geometry.
   • Custom: Set the projection in a custom direction by dragging the arrows or the origin point.
   • Set as current view: Set projection along the plane of the active view.
7. Remove undesired pieces:
   • Click the pieces you want to remove.
   • Drag to draw a free-form line through the pieces you want to remove.
8. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.