Split Bounded Plate using a Plane
- Last UpdatedMar 05, 2026
- 3 minute read
Splits bounded plates using a plane created from a maximum of three identified points.
If you split bounded plates using a one point plane, the split plane is defined by the working plane of the PowerCompass. Refer to PowerCompass™ for further information.
To set the PowerCompass orientation, select Use LCS on the PowerCompass.
Select an element to define the working plane. The example displays a defined working plane using a selected bracing element.
If you split bounded plates using a two point plane or three point plane, the split plane is defined by the picked points without the need for the PowerCompass.
For the purposes of this guide, splitting using a three point plane is described.
On the Sections tab, in the Modify group, select Split.
Alternatively, on the Plates tab, in the Modify group, select Split.
You are prompted to Select element(s) to split
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded plate element is already selected.
Click to identify a bounded plate to split.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split or <Next>
Note:
The prompt does not display if the bounded plate element is already selected.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to identify multiple bounded plates to split.
Input N at the prompt and press Enter to specify the split plane.
You are then prompted to Select element(s) to split with (Gap width: #mm) or <Plane (1 point)>
Input 3 at the prompt and press Enter to specify the plane.
You are then prompted to Select first point (Gap: #mm) or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select second point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the second point of the plane.
You are then prompted to Select third point (Gap: #mm) or <Finish>
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the third point of the plane.
The bounded plates are split at the intersection with the plane.
Throughout the split process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
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Next |
Press the down arrow key and select Next to proceed to the next split process. |
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Plane (1 point) |
Press the down arrow key and select Plane (1 point) to split a bounded plate using a plane defined by one picked point. |
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Plane (2 points) |
Press the down arrow key and select Plane (2 points) to split a bounded plate using a plane defined by two picked points. |
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Plane (3 points) |
Press the down arrow key and select Plane (3 points) to split a bounded plate using a plane defined by three picked points. |
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Gap |
Press the down arrow key and select Gap to create a gap between the split plates. You are prompted to Specify gap width or <#mm> Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter to define the gap. The default is 0. |
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Back |
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action. |
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Finish |
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command. |
The new PANE, PLOO and STCSET elements display in the Model Explorer. Refer to Split Bounded Plate Structural Connections for further information.
