Merge and Split Parts

Use the Merge/Split tool to merge parts or split them by connectivity or by face.

  1. From the Assembly ribbon, click the Merge/Split tool.


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  2. Select parts to consider.
  3. Select an operation from the drop-down menu on the guide bar.
    Option Description
    Merge` Join multiple parts together
    Split by Connectivity Split a part into multiple parts based on the connectivity of surfaces.

    Parts are created out of connected surface patches.

    Split by Face Split a part into multiple parts based on a feature angle.

    Go to File > Preferences > Geometry to adjust the feature angle.

    Parts are created out of surface face patches.

  4. Click .