We can split a line in 2D sketch.
Can we split face edge?
Example:
we make Planar Surface for a circle. It has one edge border.
If sketch contour is no "equivalent to the circle" Planar Surface may have 2 and more edges.
But can we make a planar circular surface with 2 edges? (or better split edges when ever we need)
Thank you !
Have you tried making the circle out of arcs rather than a single circle?
If we use 2 joined semicircles the result is the same. Surface has one edge in the border.
If the face is defined with a sketch wouldn't you be able to split the edge using the split line feature as well?
As Jim Steinmeyer says, you should be able to accomplish what you need using the split line feature:
Basically, it will split the surface into 2 surfaces, which will also neatly result in 2 edges.
Hope that works for you.
Dan it really helps!
does this mean that edge generally can not be splitted without face split?
I actually don't know......I am hesitant to say no, simply because I can't think of a way. But at this time, I can't think of another way of splitting that edge.
You could extrude a cylinder, draw a split line on one of the end faces but only apply the split to the cylindrical side wall. This will result the end faces to have the perimiter split in two without a cut in the face. Then just delete the redundant faces.
I don't know if this works in all cases, but I have been able to split edges without splitting faces. This can be handy for surface modeling as it allows you to extend a portion of a face in cases when perhaps the full face would self-intersect if you attempted such an extension.
1) Take the original face and thicken it some small amount
2) Use the conventional split line feature to split one of the newly created faces from the thicken at the location where you want the edge split
3) Delete all the faces except that corresponding to the original face.
You should be left with your original face, fully intact, but with a split on the edge.
The circle case is a little tricky, since you have to split the edge twice to break the thickened face into two faces for the split line to complete, but in most situations you should be able to add a single edge split.
Such a clever move! Thank you
Glad to help!
As Jim Steinmeyer says, you should be able to accomplish what you need using the split line feature:
Basically, it will split the surface into 2 surfaces, which will also neatly result in 2 edges.
Hope that works for you.