Exploding into Geometry

You can explode a building component or a geometry group into basic geometry elements, i.e., points, lines, surfaces, etc. The connection between the 2D geometry and 3D geometry will be lost. When a building component or a geometry group has been exploded into geometry, you can, for example, edit lines using the functions in the Lines button menu.

1. Select one or more building components or geometry groups.
2. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
3. Select Advanced > Explode into Geometry.

   You will be prompted: "Exploding to geometry will delete all object attributes, e.g. material information. Exploding cannot be undone. Are you sure you want to explode?"

4. Confirm exploding by selecting Yes in the message box.

Note

• You can select a geometry group for moving, copying, etc., when the object type Groups of Geometry is selected in the Selection Filter (default).
• You can create a geometry group in two ways:
  • By creating a group from basic elements.
  • By exploding a building component into a geometry group.

Selecting a Geometry Group
Creating a Geometry Group Out of Basic Elements
Exploding into Groups