topic Re: Split body without using surface/planes? in Inventor Forum

Split body without using surface/planes?

adamsangala — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:30:18 GMT

Hello,

so I have a file (imported from .stp) which is represented as one body, but in reality, it should be multiple bodies. Something like this:

Is there any way to split this body into three separate bodies withou manually spliting them using surfaces/planes?

Thaank you.

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

CCarreiras — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:36:53 GMT

HI!

You can use a simple sketch for this case.

BTW

you have to use split tool, to have a multisolid.
If you need to have 3 different parts, create more two copies from that file and delete the solids you don't need in each file (use Delete Tool, or Direct Tool).

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

adamsangala — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:48:10 GMT

Unfortunately real filenis much more complex. Idea which I was trying to convey was, that those objects are not connected.
I was hoping that there is some clever iLogic rule to do this.

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

kacper.suchomski — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:21:52 GMT

Are you sure you can't select any import option to create an assembly, or at least a multi-body part?
Can you show this file?

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

adamsangala — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:46:31 GMT

Hi,

yes, unfortunately I am positive about that 😞

I am sorry but I cannot share this file. I hope you can understand.

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

kacper.suchomski — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:54:38 GMT

Try a few options:

Open/import a step from the home screen
Import file inside part file (3D model / create / import)
Import file inside assembly file (insert cad)

When in different environments, check both the import and insert options.
Search the dialogs thoroughly each time.

Re: Split body without using surface/planes?

johnsonshiue — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:28:53 GMT

Hi! This is about turning disjoint lumps into separate solid bodies. There is an awkward workflow to do that. Create a Rectangular Pattern -> Whole Body -> Create New Body -> number of instances = number of disjoint lumps -> distance = 0.

Then you will have identical bodies on top of each other. Keep one visible and the rest invisible. Use Delete Face -> Lump selection -> select the unwanted lumps. Repeat the process for other bodies.

Many thanks!