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Surface Split
Split a surface with a bunch of curves
Details
ID
tool-boolean-operation-surface-split
Name
Surface Split
Group
Boolean Operation
Package
Tool
Keywords
divide
split
surface
Input ports
| Name | Type | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Surface | Base surface | |
| Curve 1 | Curve | Splitting curves | |
| Keep Side | String | Which side to keep relative to the cutting curve normal: positive, negative, or both | both |
Output ports
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Surface | Splitting fragments |
| All Parts | Surface | All split fragments sorted by area (largest first) |
| Part Count | Number | Number of fragments produced by the split |
Creation method
There are two options for creating a Surface Split node.
- The first way to create a Surface Split node using the search list, which is opened by double left-clicking in the workspace. You can write the name of the node you need, or words associated with this node.
- solid , split ,
- The second way is to select a Surface Split node from the menu that opens from the top left.
- Menu > Tool > Intersection > Surface Split
Steps
- Create a Surface Split node.
- Connect the surface you want to split to the first port.
- Connect the curve(s) that define the split regions to the second port.
After creating the node, attach the surface you wish to split to the first port, then connect the splitting curves to the second port. On output, you will get the divided surface sections.
See also
Solid Union
Solid Intersection
Solid Difference
Split Solid Multiple\