Split

Cut a part in half along a plane

Overview

The Split tool divides a solid into two pieces using a cutting plane. Use for creating mold halves, sectional views, or dividing parts for manufacturing. You choose which half to keep. Available through natural language only.

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Default
Plane	Cutting plane orientation Options: XY, XZ, YZ	XY
Position	Where to cut (mid, percentage, or absolute)	mid
Keep	Which half to keep Options: top, bottom, front, back, left, right	top

How to Use

Describe the cut

Tell the AI where to split the part.

Specify which half

Indicate which piece to keep.

Natural Language Alternatives

Instead of using the tool, you can type these commands:

Cut the part in half horizontally and keep the top
Split at the middle and keep the bottom half
Cut 1 inch from the left side
Create a cross-section by splitting vertically

Tips

Use for creating mold halves
Split at specific positions for precise cuts
Combine with other operations after splitting

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