Quick Tip Split Line | SolidWorks

[@with-aryan]

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[@sn0m0be]

I use it all the time. It's great for the reasons you describe, like breaking up surfaces to gain more control of geometry. For instance, when adding draft to a part for moldability, you sometimes need to manipulate where the draft should take place from. The other use case is for graphical reasons. I'll create vector artwork in Illustrator, bring it into SW and make it into a Block, then scale and locate the artwork. I then split a surface and change colors to apply simulated pad printing or other graphics. These breaks in the surface allow dimensions to be added in drawings to help locate pad prints.

[@with-aryan]

I liked that. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@sn0m0be]

@@with-aryan Anytime!

[@thomasneff376]

I've started to use Split Line for showing exactly where a knurled surface/texture will go on a part's surface. It definitely helps to use it to section a specific area for certain appearances or textures. I'm trying to see if it can be used for showing laser etching vs. using a very shallow emboss.

[@memyselfandaeiii]

I have used it for laser etching and in some cases, a shallow cut, as you have suggested - whichever one works best on a drawing or DXF file.

[@neatmachine]

Split line is useful in conjunction with Simulation where for example you want to apply a pressure force to a specific area on a face and not the whole face. Good video! I intend to look into the diligent feature in SW help. Cheers!

[@with-aryan]

Absolutely!

[@marioboger4947]

I use it for sheetmetal wrapping of solids. This prevents the sheetmetal going past the splitline giving me more control.

[@waseemaljack6681]

I started using split line is year and became more important me , because I am trying to design molds for parts , and the products must be split to tow parts , to make draft on surface. The video is very useful, thanks.

[@with-aryan]

You can do it!

[@katejayesh339]

split line command required to split the faces while generating parting line for plastic parts model for mold design.

[@ImranIhsan-mc9vj]

Dear Aryan Fallahi, i am commenting on Silhoutte curves fundamentals we can also say it draft curve with taper angle. it works by using planes only, even if we select a sketch.... I means whenever we select a sketch and surface to get a split line on it, solidworks shows us sketch but grab the plane of selected sketch in real sense, till here if i just passed to convey the message then i can further explain silhoutte curve... for an example, let me consider a sphere which is 100mm of diameter and its centre position is located on origin. now after placing it and trying silhoutte by using split line feature then it will become easier to understand... just select Front plane at step 1 (i means, no need to select a sketch) and without changing Zero value of degree, apply first curve and notice that it gives you the same curve as you can get through intersection of the Front Plane upon sphere's surface, but just change the degree for re-viewing and see the magic of silhoutte curve, which will be parallel to the front plane (in case of sphere) but will be at distance of 10 degrees taper.... same method can be useful for 2 other planes with the same position/location of sphere. It is used that whenever we rotate our component or model, then silhoutte curve does not change its parameters... for further details, i have to change my example from sphere to any other 3d surface (non-planer) This is my whatsapp number 0092312-6449249 it will be a great honour for me to share my experience by taking silhoutte curve with more details if i have been asked by your greatness.... Sir Aryan Fallahi, Thanking Yours

[@uberhobo2]

I've used Split Line like a handful of time over the years, but in every case it was some hyper-specific workaround for something else, or literally just for visual use on drawings because projecting 3d geometry works way better than sketching 2d entities onto drawing views. I discovered the 2d elements of Solidworks are actually very limited, so it's not a viable replacement for something like AutoCAD if your entire product library consists of 2d blocks.

[@with-aryan]

AutoCAD beats SW in 2D every time, it's 3D that you buy SW for

[@er.zuhaibchowdhary]

While designing an off-road truck bumper for chevy or land cruiser. Using Slicing tool and Split line in convert method, or Flange method I get a perfect line matching the car profile.

[@with-aryan]

Great point!

[@er.zuhaibchowdhary]

@@with-aryan I'm highly interested in opting for your Solidworks Pro course, but I'm tight on budget nowadays. Hope to see you as a mentor and guide in carving myself as a Mechanical design engineer. I have a query if I opt for your course will it cover GD&T fully, will I get mastery on that as well or not.

[@narayan6911]

Dont work with split line very much but like the knowledge. Thanks. Keep sharing and Keep learning ❤️👍

[@adityasharma-bg7ho]

I use split line to split face for applying forces in simulations. Never used silhouette.

[@avitolourenco]

ooh interesting use case

[@andrejoblak3446]

I use it the same way in simulations. Sometimes also for fixtures.

[@Srinivas82792]

May be its useful for making into 2 or more equal parts, applying variable fillets during modeling

[@with-aryan]

Yes, definitely

[@memyselfandaeiii]

I have used it for showing partial threads on bolts, rather than cosmetic threads, because that graphic doesn't show up on silhouette line drawings - such as in Installation / Assembly guides. It uses less resources when an assembly contains multiple instances of said fastener, rather than displaying modelled helical or rotated representative threads. I've also used it to good effect for laser etching features.

[@with-aryan]

smart

[@gofoc]

I own a 3d printing company. I use splitting large part into sections, so it can fit my printers. Then I have to add dowel or something like that to help to assemble.

[@with-aryan]

Good day, That is a great business since the ROI is great as well, one tip is try investing into a platform for splitting parts, since there are software like Netfabb, which can not only auto split your part, but also auto add the dowels and holes or even tabs that fit into the other component instantly.

[@mohanadibrahim2636]

Awsome 👏🏻! Awesome 👏! ‏What if I have already splitted surfaces in a STEP file and I want to convert them into one continuous surface, is there a tricky way for that ?

[@with-aryan]

have you tried that and it didn't work?!

[@aravindhvijayanandan3010]

Kind of a silly question: I use a cracked version (can't afford a license FYI). Hangs every time I log in. Any thoughts ???

[@with-aryan]

hahaha, idk what to say, try to go for a student version! they are cheap and if you are student. it's worth it

[@harikumar4757]

Wonderfull

[@wildtiger.]

I use split line for embossing logo in my sheet metal model It gives me perfect fit

[@with-aryan]

percisely!

[@GamageHemaratne]

Learned a lot

[@bardiapirouzy8654]

First like then watch

[@with-aryan]

thank you

[@sachinmathur1843]

Very helpful Bro...

[@tanzanos]

Most of the time, I use it to delete and patch a surface.

[@with-aryan]

one way to do it!

[@dilkshhhdeshmukh5554]

🙏

[@with-aryan]

you are welcome

[@Sampson2012bot]

I use split line for breakfast.

[@with-aryan]

with the side of toast?

[@Sampson2012bot]

​@@with-aryanJust one slice, I'm cutting back on carbs.

[@zimmuzoya]

haaaaa sullotti tool