11. FORMWORK

CHAPTER 11 'FORMWORK' 67 Break : to split a line or a segment of a continuous line (pline), arc or circle into individual segments. The division can be made into equal parts of an integer number or into parts of a specific length that you specify. How to use : You activate the "Split" command and immediately a dialog box opens where you set the parameters of the split. α) In Equal Parts : Type the number of parts you want the entity to be divided, press on with the left mouse button, the configuration box closes and you indicate the line the arc or circle. b) Per : Select this separation mode and type : i. The length of each line segment in centimetres (cm). The division into segments starts from the nearest end of the line at the point you indicate. ii. The size of each part of the arc or circle in degrees. Drag : to modify the size and position of an entity while keeping some points fixed. 1. Pull line segment or segments After activating the command, you select with the mouse a point on the line near the edge you want to move (the line initially becomes dashed) and indicate its new position. The other end of the line will remain fixed. EXAMPLE: You have drawn line 1-2. You want to move end 2 of the line to position 2' while keeping end 1 fixed. 1. You activate the "pull" command. 2. Point the mouse at a point on the line at end 2. 3. Press with the mouse to position 2'.