Breaking Elements

Break lets you break any type of curve, except the composite curves. You can use any element to break curves.

  1. Select a curve to be broken.

    The start point and the probable break point are displayed immediately. The break point changes as you move the pointer over the line.

  2. Select the breaking point using one of the following methods:
    OptionResult
    Select a point on the curve. The line is broken at the indicated point.
    Select a point on another curve. The curve is broken from the projection of the other curve which intersects the projection of the first curve considering the possible constraint.
    Select a known point in the work area. The curve is broken from the projection of the selected point. A projection point of the selected point is created.

    Note: In the third method, you have two possible ways of deciding how a point is projected:
    • Directly to project vertically
    • With Shift key pressed to project orthogonally to the curve.

 

See Also
Breaking Elements
About Breaking Elements