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Sets options for splitting blocks in the model. The ribbon displays automatically after you click Split Block .

 Select blocks to split

Specifies the block(s) to be split. Blocks can be selected from the model or from the Workspace Explorer. Multiple blocks can be selected sequentially.

 Select cutting planes

Defines the cutting planes using one of five methods: Coincident, Offset from a Plane, Angle from Plane, Plane by Point & Vector, Plane by Three Points, or Plane by Vectors Normal. Multiple planes are defined sequentially. You define the method of cutting plane definition for each plane you select.

Define Cutting Plane Controls

 Offset from Plane

Defines a plane at a specified offset distance from another plane. An offset distance of 0 defines a coincident plane.

 Plane by Point and Vector

Defines a plane using a vector normal to the plane being defined. A third point defines the plane position along the vector.

 Plane by Three Points

Defines a plane using three points that you identify in the model.

/Com_Unlock ICON Offset Lock

Locks the Offset value, disabling updates of the offset value by moving the pointer in a graphic view. The Lock option is only available when you use the Offset from a Plane method.

Offset

Specifies the offset distance from the selected grid plane or planar model object. You can specify the offset dynamically by moving the mouse in a graphic view or by typing the distance. This option is only available when you use the Offset from a Plane method. You can type the following formats for offset values:

  • Offset distance without units.

Example: 5, when default units are millimeters (mm). The software converts the distance to 5 mm.

  • Offset distance with units. The value converts to the default units.

Example: 5 m, when default units are millimeters (mm). The software converts the distance to 5000 mm.

  • Coordinate System: Frame plus or minus an offset distance.

Example (when the model has multiple coordinate systems): CS_0:F20 + 1.5 m

Example (when the model has one coordinate system): F20 + 1.5 m

/ Remove/Maintain Relationships of the Plane

Maintains the relationships of the plane to the definition method and the geometry used by the definition method. For example, a plane created with Offset from Plane  maintains the relationship of the selected plane and the Offset value. Otherwise, this option disables the relationships of the plane to allow moving of the plane.

When you copy a bracket and use Edit > Paste > Delete Optional to remove a boundary, Remove/Maintain Relationships of the Plane / is not visible. You must first click Select Bracket Supports to allow the command to determine the applicable options.

 Select Vector

Specifies a vector normal to the required plate system plane. This option is only available when you use the Plane by Point and Vector plane method.

 Define Point

Specifies the point along the vector at which to place the plate system. This option is only available when you use the Plane by Point and Vector plane method.

 Define Point 1

Specifies the location of the first of three points that defines the plane. This option is only available when you are using the Plane by Three Points plane method.

 Define Point 2

Specifies the location of the second of three points that defines the plane. This option is only available when you are using the Plane by Three Points plane method.

 Define Point 3

Specifies the location of the third of three points that defines the plane. This option is only available when you are using the Plane by Three Points plane method.

Finish

Commits the new blocks to the database. The new blocks are created, the Split Block command is terminated, and the newly created blocks remain selected. You can further split the set of selected blocks by selecting the Split Block command again.

Reject

Clears the current block selection and starts over.

Accept

Accepts the current block selection.

Nest/Flat

Defines whether the new blocks will be nested. The selection you make applies to all the blocks defined during the command session. The Flat option causes the newly created blocks to replace the block from which they were created. The Nest option causes the newly created blocks to become children of the block from which they were created. The Nest/Flat option remains available until the Finish button is clicked.

Keep relationship

Creates an associative relationship between each plane and its base reference. When the option is checked, any subsequent modifications to the location of the base reference will also relocate the associated plane.

Delay Assignment

Suppresses part reassignment when you split or merge blocks. The software marks the blocks that still need block assignment. When this option is not selected, the software automatically reassigns parts to blocks based on the block assignment, which might take a significant amount of time.

We recommend that you run the block assignment process on delayed blocks before performing further procedures. For more information, see Start the block assignment process.

  • To set the Delay Assignment preference, select Delay Assignment during Block Operations on the Planning Options dialog box: [Product Folder]\Planning\Tools\Developer\Bin\PlnRegSettings.exe.

  • You can override the preference by selecting or clearing the Delay Assignment check box on the ribbon when you split or merge blocks.