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Splitting curves

Use the SplitUsing the Combine tool to split solids or surfaces. You select a solid or surface to use as a Cutting tool to cut the target. See Cutter object. CurveIn 3D, any line in space. tool to split one curve with another curve or point. You can also use a 3D object that intersects the curve, such as a plane or face. The segments of the split curve can then be selected and edited independently.

The sketch grid must be visible in the workspace before you can split curves.

To split a curve

1. Click SplitUsing the Combine tool to split solids or surfaces. You select a solid or surface to use as a Cutting tool to cut the target. See Cutter object. CurveIn 3D, any line in space. in the Sketch group.

2. Click the curve you want to split.

3. Click a curve or point that intersects the curve you want to split. The curve will be split at the intersection.