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Explode Tool

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Exploding Objects

Exploding Objects

  • The Explode function will break up the Selected Object into the individual segments that make up the object.

  • Click on the desired object(s).

  • Click the Explode button. 

  • For Additional Information:

  • See Edit>Explode All to explode the entire design into its individual segments.

  • See the Explode All Tools button to explode the entire design into its individual segments.

The Explode button will break up the Selected Object into the individual segments that make up the object in Trace.

The Explode All button will break All Objects into their individual segments that make up the object in Trace.

For example, a Rectangle will be broken up into Four Individual Lines which can be edited separately.

Click Explode to Break the Object into the Individual Segments That Make up the Object. The Individual Segments Can now be Edited
The Individual Segments Can now be Edited

See: Explode Function in Trace

See: Explode All Function in Trace

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

See: Arc Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function