Split Solid

Introduction

This topic will explain the Split Solid function, will explain whereto find the function, and explain the options found in it.This topicwill also explain creation with quick steps, and provide links to relatedtopics.

The Split Solid Function

The Solid Split function is used to separate a solid body using a splittingsurface.For this function, you select a single solid and a splittingsurface and the software automatically creates multiple solids from theoriginal solid body.

Important: Thesplitting surface must completely pass through the solid or the functioncan't split the solid.

Navigation

To open Split Solid:

• In the Primitives group, of the Create 3D tab, clickSplit.

The parameters display in theData Entry Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

Solid to Split

	(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.
The list box will list the entity currently selected for the function.

• OK - finalizes the function.
  
  
• Cancel - exits the function.

Quick Steps - Split Solid

1. Open the function.
   
   The Solid to Split list automatically has focus to allow you to selectthe solid to affect.
   
   If you want to split the solid with multiple joined surfaces, use thedefault, Face Picking off(check box cleared).
   
   If you want to split the solid with a single continuous surface, selectthe Face Picking check boxto turn on the option.
   
   

2. Click to select a single solid entity thatyou want to split.
   
   The geometry selection is automatically confirmed and focus moves tothe Splitting Surface list.
   
   

3. Click to select the splitting surface orface.
   
   

4. Click OK to split the solid.
   
   The feature is added to the CAD Tree.
   
   

5. Repeat this process as needed.
   
   

6. Click Cancelto close the function.

Example

A BobCAD file installed with the software can be opened to follow alongwith this example.This example will have you:

• Open the Example File
• Open Split Solid
• Select Geometry to Split
  

Part 1) Open the Example File

1. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click Open.
   
   

2. Navigate to: C:\BobCAD-CAMData\BobCAD-CAM V**\Examples, and select SplitSolid Example.bbcd.
   
   

3. With SplitSolid Example.bbcd displaying in the FileName box, click Open.

Part 2) Open Split Solid

To open Split Solid:

• In the Primitives group, of the Create 3D tab, click Split.

The parameters display in theData Entry Manager.

Part 3) Select Geometry to Split

1. Click to select the solid cube in the graphicsarea.
   
   Notice the cube is a single entity.
   
   The cube is added to the Selected Geometry list and focus is shifted tothe Splitting Surface list.
   
   
   
   
2. Clickto select the splitting surface.
   
   The surface is added to the Splitting Surface list.
   
   
   
   ClickOK to split the solid.
   
   The solid is split and a Split Solid feature is createdin the CADTree.
   
   
3. In theLayer Manager, right-clickSurface,and click Hide.
   
   
   
   Whenyou point to each side of the cube, you can see that it is now twosolid bodies.
   
   
   
   
4. To closethe Data Entry Manager, click Cancel.
   
   That is all that is needed to split a solid body.
   
   
   
   This concludes the example.

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