Operation Manual

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(From top to bottom) Three modes for splitting objects are available: Bézier, 2-Point Line, and Freehand.
In addition, you can create a gap between the new objects resulting from the splitting action, or you can make the new objects overlap.
To split an object
1
In the toolbox, click the Knife (Premium) tool .
2 On the property bar, click one of the following buttons:
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2-point linemode — to split the object along a straight line. To constrain the line by 15-degree increments, hold down Shift +
Ctrl.
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Freehand mode — to split the object along a freehand line
3 Drag across the object or group of objects that you want to split.
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Split an object along a Bézier line
Click the Bézier mode button on the property bar. Click where
you want to start cutting an object, drag the control handle to
where you want to position the next node, and click. Continue
clicking to add more straight segments to the line. To add a curved
segment, point to where you want to place the node and drag to
shape the curve. To constrain the line by 15-degree increments,
hold down Shift + Ctrl.
Create a gap or an overlap between the new objects On the property bar, choose Gap or Overlap from the Cut span list
box. Type a value in the Width box.
When you split an object by using the Knife(Premium) tool, the new objects become curve objects.