Chapter 11 Modifying Objects
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Pick a second break point away from the fi rst break point to break the part of the
object between the two points. Preview the operation before making the second pick.
If you select the same point for the fi rst and second break points, the
BREAK
command splits the object into separate segments without removing a portion. At the
Specify second break point or [First point]:
prompt, use object snaps or coordinate entry,
or enter @, to select the same coordinates as the fi rst break point. See Figure 11-9. To
automate the process, use the
Break at Point
command instead of the standard
BREAK
command.
Select points in a counterclockwise direction when breaking circular objects to
ensure that you remove the correct portion of the object. See Figure 11-10. Notice in
Figure 11-10 that you can break off the end of an open object by picking the fi rst point
on the object and the second point slightly beyond the end to be cut off. AutoCAD
selects the endpoint nearest the point you pick.
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Use object snaps to pick a point accurately when using the
First point
option of the
BREAK
command. However, it may be necessary to turn running object snaps off if
they confl ict with points you try to pick.
Exercise 11-5
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Break
Type
Break at Point
Figure 11-9.
Using the
BREAK
command to break an
object at a single point
without removing
any part of the object.
Select the same point
for the first and
second break points.
You can use the
Break
at Point
command to
automate the process.
Two lines created at break point
Line to be broken
Break point
Pick Point 1, and then use
object snaps, coordinate
entry, or the @ option to
pick the same point
Figure 11-10.
Select points in a
counterclockwise
direction when
using the
BREAK
command on
circular objects, such
as circles and arcs.
Point 2
Break
Break
Break
Break
Point 2
Point 2
Point 2
Point 1
Point 1
Point 1
Point 1