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ethanrozak April 22, 2024 17:31

How to Split a Straight and Continuous Surface?
 
I have a continuous section of pipe in my model that I want to split into three surfaces for my mesh. I'm looking for finer control over the model so I can change the boundary conditions for different sections along this length. I normally just Split by Patch, but for this application I can't since the pipe of interest is just straight.

I've tried to use reference geometry to split up the 3D-CAD model, but to no avail. Any suggestions?

The next thing I'm looking to try are part curves, but I don't know how to generate them with any finesse yet.

Thank you for any input.

Peresvet April 23, 2024 07:42

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Originally Posted by ethanrozak (Post 868106)
I have a continuous section of pipe in my model that I want to split into three surfaces for my mesh. I'm looking for finer control over the model so I can change the boundary conditions for different sections along this length. I normally just Split by Patch, but for this application I can't since the pipe of interest is just straight.

I've tried to use reference geometry to split up the 3D-CAD model, but to no avail. Any suggestions?

The next thing I'm looking to try are part curves, but I don't know how to generate them with any finesse yet.

Thank you for any input.

Hello.
To create a group of bodies from a starting body, you need to create slices or slices that will divide your tube into a new body.Attachment 99523
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Move the desired part of the body and cut it down and return to the initial position. So you can divide endlessly.
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This is a way of dividing the initial coordinate system by a plane. If you create several offset planes with a given interval, then you can divide without moving and returning back.

Peresvet April 23, 2024 09:02

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An example of dividing a pipe into new parts by offset planes.
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ethanrozak April 23, 2024 09:51

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!


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