To split a shape, particularly a polygon, in AutoCAD using the mpsplit command, you follow a specific sequence of steps. This method allows you to divide a polygon into two separate entities.
Splitting Polygons with the MPSPLIT Command
The mpsplit command is a powerful tool in AutoCAD for dividing complex polygons. This is particularly useful in mapping and GIS workflows where you need to modify land parcels, boundaries, or other enclosed areas. The process involves selecting the polygon and then defining the line along which the split will occur.
Here are the steps to split a polygon using the mpsplit command, based on the provided reference:
- Initiate the Command: On the command line, enter mpsplit. Press Enter.
- Select the Polygon: Select the polygon object that you want to split.
- Specify the Split Line: Define how the split line will be created.
- To split the polygon by drawing a line, enter d and press Enter. You will then draw the desired line across the polygon.
- (Note: The reference only provides the 'd' option. Other methods might exist in the command but are not detailed here.)
- Manage Attached Data: Decide how attached data (like object properties or attribute data) will be handled.
- To copy attached data from the original polygon to both of the two new polygons, enter y and press Enter.
- Otherwise, to delete the data from the new polygons, enter n (or press Enter without typing 'y').
Following these steps will result in the original polygon being replaced by two new polygons, divided along the specified line.
Practical Considerations
- The split line must typically cross the polygon to divide it successfully.
- Understanding how data is handled (copied or deleted) is crucial for maintaining information associated with your geometric objects.
This method provides a direct way to modify polygon geometry within AutoCAD, essential for various design and mapping tasks.
