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Explode Tool

The Explode button will break up an object into the individual segments that make up the object. 

For example, a rectangle will be broken down into four individual lines which can then be edited separately. 

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Exploding Objects

Click on the desired object(s).

Click the Explode button. 

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The selected object will be broken down into the individual segments that make up the object. In this case, it consists of several curves

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The individual segments can now be edited. Here, one of the curves has been deleted.

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Edit the design as desired.

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Breaking a Design at a Specific Spot

If you need to break an object in a specific place and Explode Circuit isn't sufficient, see "Breaking a Design in a Specific Spot" within the Break topic.

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Edit > Explode All

Optionally, click Edit>Explode All.

The entire design is exploded into its individual segments.

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Explode All

Optionally, use the Explode All Tools button.

The objects are exploded into their individual segments used to create it.

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