Break Curve tool

The Break Curve tool allows you to create curves when you are in the process of creating a new model or adding to an existing model. To access this panel, click Break Curve (Geometry tab > Create panel > Curves > Break Curve).

The Break Curve Break Curve command is used to create new curves by breaking existing curves at their intersection.

Dialog element Explanation
Select first curve This is the first of two intersecting curves. The original curves will be broken into smaller curves at the point of intersection.
Select second curve This is the second of two intersecting curves. The original curves will be broken into smaller curves at the point of intersection.
Automatic apply when selection complete When this checkbox is activated, the selected tool is applied automatically to the chosen mesh elements whenever all inputs have been specified.
Create as Allows you to simultaneously create a modeling entity and assign properties to it. For example
  • You can create a curve and assign runner properties to it.
  • You can create a region and assign part surface properties to it.

In some cases you have the option to Create as modeling entity. No properties will be assigned. This option may be appropriate if, for example, you are creating curves to construct a region. You must assign properties to the region, but you don't need to assign properties to the curves.

Tip: To change the properties of an entity, click Change.
Filter The filter helps you select a desired model or mesh entity. When you use a filter, the pointer will snap to the specified entity.