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DESCRIPTION
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The shape is cut aat can be created t. When you enterthe line this amounLine: Insert a shap icon to extend/trime, hold down the [Ae: Begin in the sa
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DESCRIPTION
Divide: Bmay be any line oyou have enteredshortened this amDistance: DistancSeparate on Leveform a plane. The
To Divide: With dseparate elementselect the shape.(default) or by se
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By using this functior object. Pick the d a value in the Dismount. ce between elemeel: If this option hae parts are divided
divide it is possiblts. To do this, plac Once the shape ilecting a line that
keep in mind that ular to the shape.
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ents after division. as been activated,d along this plane.
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DESCRIPTION
Using thiparts into your shwhich displays up
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is function, you cahapes. You can crepon selecting this
To use this option should be placed.
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