Sketcher Split

Sketcher Split
Menu location
Sketch → Sketcher Tools → Split Edge
Workbenches
Sketcher
Default shortcut
G Z
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
Sketcher Trimming

Description

The Sketcher Split tool splits an edge. If the edge is a closed curve (i.e. a circle, an ellipse or a periodic B-spline) it is converted to an open curve (an arc, an elliptical arc or a non-periodic B-spline respectively).

Usage

See also: Drawing aids.

1. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Split Edge button.
   • Select the Sketcher → Sketcher Tools → Split Edge option from the menu.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: G then Z.
2. If there is a previous selection it is cleared. The tool does not accept a pre-selection.
3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
4. Click an edge at the point where it should be split.
5. If the original edge is a line or an open curve, two new edges are created connected by a coincident constraint. For closed curves a new open curve is created, the new point then does not receive a coincident constraint. Existing applicable constraints are transferred to the new edge(s). See Notes.
6. This tool always runs in continue mode: optionally keep splitting edges.
7. To finish, click in an empty area in the 3D View, right-click or press Esc, or start another geometry or constraint creation tool.

Notes

• A coincident constraint is applied to the center points of new arcs.
• Radius and diameter dimensions are copied to new arcs (resulting in a redundancy).
• Coincident constraints and point-on-object constraints are transferred to the closest new edge.
• Horizontal and vertical constraints between points are transferred to the closest new edge.
• Horizontal and vertical constraints attached to lines are copied to new line segments.
• Parallel and perpendicular constraints are copied to new line segments, for new arcs they are only copied to the closest.
• Horizontal, vertical and distance dimensions are transferred to the closest new edge.
• Angle, symmetric and block constraints are currently not transferred.