5 Replies Latest reply on Jun 5, 2009 4:23 PM by Eric Allen

Separate Split Entities??

Paul Schray Jun 3, 2009 3:21 PM

If I break a line using the "Split Entities" command, choosing a random place in the middle, the 2 segments produced, are inseparable, trimmed to each other. How can I detach the two segments so that the shared end point in the middle is free on both sides?

Separate Split Entities??

Charles Culp Jun 3, 2009 3:36 PM (in response to Paul Schray)

split it twice, then delete the middle segment.

Edit: There is also a "detach segment on drag" toggle, by going to Tools>Sketch Settings>Detach segment on drag. This can sometimes be used to "pull points apart", but will not work on the end points of two colinear lines, as is in your example. I find it handy to have a shortcut for this toggle, so I can quickly turn it on and off again.
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  Paul Schray Jun 3, 2009 5:47 PM (in response to Charles Culp)
  
  Thanks Charles, I have tried to use the "detach segment on drag" toggle in the past, but have been unsuccessful with this particular scenario. Upon trying it again, I find it works great, and it keeps the colinear relation. SWEET!
  
  Now, how do I add a shortcut to this toggle. I am familiar with customizing toolbars, but I don't see this tool/setting available.
  
  Thanks
  
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Charles Culp Jun 4, 2009 12:27 PM (in response to Paul Schray)

Go to tools>Customize. Click on the "keyboard" tab.

There will be a "Search for" entry, type in "detach". Click on the "shortcut(s)" column, and then press they key combo you want to activate it. I have CTRL+SHFT+D
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  Paul Schray Jun 4, 2009 3:26 PM (in response to Charles Culp)
  
  Cool, Thanks!!
  
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Eric Allen Jun 5, 2009 4:23 PM (in response to Paul Schray)

you can also use power trim
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