EXPLODE
Breaks elements into their parts, each a new element.
Syntax
EXPLODE @a
EXPLODE @a,@b,…
| Argument | Meaning |
|---|---|
| @a, @b … | The elements to break up. |
Examples
POLYLINE @1,[P0..P3],TRUE
EXPLODE @1
The box's outline becomes four lines.
Notes
| Element | Becomes |
|---|---|
| Spline | Its segments: lines, arcs, Béziers …, on the same points. |
| Polyline | Its lines and arcs, on the same points. |
| Hermite, Catmull-Rom or cubic spline | A piece for each span between two of its points, defined on the curve, which is kept on the Construction layer (each span depends on the points either side of it). |
A spline or polyline is removed, or kept on the Construction layer if something else is defined on it. B-splines, NURBS curves and dimensions can't be exploded, since their parts would need new points fixed in space.
See also: JOIN, Explode Tool.