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Split a physical connection by point

  1. Click Split Physical Connection .

  2. Select one or more physical connections to split.

  3. Click Accept .

  4. Click Reference .

  5. Click Reference Definition Method Reference Definition Method RIBBON ICON.

  6. Select a point on the physical connection geometry to use as a reference for positioning the split location.

  7. Click Finish.

Split a physical connection by object

Split Physical Connection by Object

  1. Click Split Physical Connection .

  2. Select one or more physical connections to split.

  3. Click Accept .

  4. Click Reference .

  5. Select a reference to position the split location.

  6. Select Offset Method and Distance, if required.

  7. Click Finish.

Split a physical connection by geometry construction

  1. Click Split Physical Connection .

  2. Select one or more physical connections to split.

  3. Click Accept .

  4. Click 3D Projection3D.

    The Geometric Construction Palette Dialog, the Geometric Construction ribbon and the Geometric Construction Explorer display.

  5. Create a geometric construction point at which to position the split location.

  6. Click Finish.

  • The split physical connections are also displayed below the split point in the Workspace Explorer under the parent physical connection.

  • You can also split a physical connection where the reference crosses through a gap by selecting the required offset method and value.

  • You can also press CTRL + ENTER to commit the split to the database.

  • Offset Method is only available when you split a physical connection by object.

  • If you select multiple physical connections by point or by geometry construction, the software splits the physical connection at only one point.