Dividing Paths by Intersection

Divide paths using intersecting levels, reference planes, and other divided paths.

To select intersecting references to divided paths

  1. Select the divided path.
  2. Click Modify | Divided Path tab Divisions and Intersects panel Intersects drop-down Intersects
  3. Press and hold Ctrl to select references that intersect the divided path.
  4. Click Finish to apply your selection or Cancel to dismiss.

Using Named References to Divide Surfaces and Paths

  1. Select the divided path or surface.
  2. For paths, click Modify | Divided Path tab Divisions and Intersects panel >> Intersects drop-down Intersects List

    For surfaces, click Modify | Form tab UV Grids and Intersects panel Intersects drop-down Intersects List

  3. In the Intersecting Named References dialog, select references that will intersect the divided path.
  4. Click OK.
Note: Paths drawn for reference will not display in this list because they are unnamed elements.
Parent topic: Dividing Paths by Distribution Algorithm