Splitting Branches

You can split a branch into two at an existing branch point. You can also split a branch at a new branch point you create.

Note: You cannot split branches built on external curves.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Create the necessary branches.

Split Branches

You can split a branch into two branches.

  1. In the Electrical Assembly Design workbench, select Tools > Branch Management > Split Branch .

    You are prompted to select a branch in order to determine the branch point at which you want to split it.

    Our example shows a electrical branch geometry comprising two branches. The first branch contains two segments and the second one, only one.



  2. Move the pointer over a branch.

    Labels identifying all branch points appear in the geometry area making it easier to select the branch point.

  3. Select a label or select the branch near a branch point.

    If you select a branch, CATIA finds the branch point closest to your selection.

    The branch point is highlighted.



    The Split dialog box appears. At this step, you can choose to split the branch at the highlighted branch point or create a new one.



    Note: If there are no branch points available, CATIA proposes to create a new one. To split a branch on a new branch point:


    1. Select On a new branch point option.
    2. Click OK.
    3. Select the branch on which you want to create the branch point. The Branch Point dialog box appears.
    4. Create a branch point.

  4. Keep the first option.

  5. Click OK.

    Branch.1 is split at the selected branch point. A new branch is created (Branch.3). Both branches 1 and 3 now contain one segment only.

    After the split, tangent continuity between the segments is maintained.

    The two resulting branches have their own curves and parameters such as bend radius, diameter, etc. Curves and parameters can be edited separately for each branch.

Important: After splitting a branch, you must reroute wires.