Cutting Faces

You can cut faces in two or more parts.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.
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  1. Click Faces Cutting .

    Tip: You can also access this command by pressing ALT+SHIFT+F.

  2. Select the surface to be cut.

    A Tools Palette is displayed:



    The following icons let you:


    • insert one or more sections (this mode is activated by default)
    • manipulate the positioned section
    • define the number of sections using a dialog box
    • apply the command

    A slider is displayed at the right of the screen to let you define the number of sections between 1 and 9.

  3. Click Cut Multi-edges if not already selected.

  4. Drag the slider to the number of desired sections.

  5. Cut the surface as many times as you wish.

  6. Now, click Cut Manipulation .

    A new slider is displayed at the right of the screen to let you position the sections using a ratio (the ratio value depends on the number of sections you have previously defined).

  7. Drag the slider to the desired ratio.

    The position of the sections moves on the surface:

    Tips:
    • You can also click Section Number Edition to open the Cut Ratio dialog box and define the ratio. The field dynamically updates whenever you move the slider and vice-versa.

    • If the number of sections has been set to 1 and only one edge has been selected, positioning the section can directly be defined by picking the selected edge:

      A second click on the edge allows to position the section and validate the command.

    • To deselect an edge, press Ctrl and click the edge.

  8. Click Apply (Enter) to validate or press Crtl to multi-select the cut surfaces then click Apply (Enter) .