Explode

Purpose:

This interface is used to explode/separate parts so that they can be viewed more easily. The amount of explosion can be varied by changing the factor or entering a factor in the text widget for Factor. By default the exploding of view is done in x, y, and z axes. This can be changed to only x, y, z, xy, yz, zx or xyz directions. Exploding by default is applied to all parts. This can be limited to selected parts or a group of parts. Part groups will be listed under Part Groups list if groups have been defined already. Groups can be defined using the Group Interface. Exploded display settings will be retained upon exiting the Explode interface unless cleared by Reset.

Function:

Sample:

No sample.

Dialog:

  • Factor : Enter/Select an explode scale factor.

  • Direction : Select directions to explode model.

  • Move : Move exploded parts using mouse pointer.

  • All : Move /explode all parts.

  • Part : Move/explode picked parts only.

  • PtGroup : Move/explode part groups only.

  • Apply : Explode selected parts.

  • Clear : Clear picked parts and list selections.

  • Reset : Reset model.

  • Done : Exit Explode Parts interface.