Virtual Split Edge

Defines a virtual split edge. Virtual Split Edge objects do not appear in the tree.

Object Properties

The properties for this object include the following.

CategoryProperties/Options/Descriptions
General
Geometry - Read-only indication of components that make up the Virtual Split Edge object.
Suppressed - Read-only indication of suppression status of selected Virtual Split Edge object.
Split Ratio - Defines the location of the split for the selected Virtual Split Edge object. Represented as a fraction of the total length of the edge. The default is 0.5.

Creation Options

Highlight the Virtual Topology object, select the edge to split in the Geometry window, and then do the following:

  • To define the split location according to your cursor location on the edge, right-click in the Geometry window and select Insert > Virtual Split Edge at + from the context menu, or choose Split Edge at + on the Virtual Topology Context Tab.

  • To define the split without specifying the location, right-click in the Geometry window and select Insert > Virtual Split Edge from the context menu, or choose Split Edge on the Virtual Topology Context Tab. By default the split ratio will be set to 0.5, but it can be changed later using the Virtual Topology Properties dialog.

API Reference

See the Virtual Topology section of the ACT API Reference Guide for specific scripting information.

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