Breaking vectors

Breaking vectors

Vector objects, such as lines, arcs, circles, polylines and others can be broken into smaller parts using the Break command. It is possible to specify points on the vector object at which to break it, and also a break boundary by which the selected vector objects are supposed to break. Edge can be used as a break boundary.

To Break vectors

In the following example the raster line is broken into three segments. The break points are specified on the object.

Break points Result

1. Choose Break vectors from the Correct menu or press the button on the Vector Correction toolbar.
2. Specify the points on the vector object at which to break it.

To Break vectors by break boundary

In the following example, first select a line, which will be a break boundary, then specify the objects to be broken. The boundary can be defined by one or more objects.

Selected break boundary Result (selected objects above the break boundary)

1. Select the vector object or objects to break by boundary.
2. Choose Break vectors from the Correct menu or press the button on the Vector Correction toolbar.
The vector objects that were defined as the cutting edge will be highlighted.
3. Specify one by one the vector objects to be broken.

To Break vectors by Edge

In the following example, first specify an Edge, and then select the objects to be broken by this Edge.

Before applying Break by Edge Result

1. Set an Edge.
2. Select vectors to break.
3. Choose Break vectors from the Correct menu or press the button on the Vector Correction toolbar.