Commands and functions > Modify > Divide objects
  
Divide objects
Ribbon:
Tab ATHENA > Group Modify > Divide objects
Menu:
ATHENA Modify > Divide objects
Toolbar:
ATH Modify and ATHENA Modify
Command input:
ath_break
With this function you can break up various AutoCAD and ATHENA objects at any point without having to delete segments. You can break the following objects:
AutoCAD objects:
Line, polyline
Circle, arc
ATHENA objects
Sheet metal section, membrane, welded seam
Beams (a miter (I-joint) are automatically generated at the breakpoint).
Input request 
Select objects or [?]:
Select an object to break.
With the option ? you call the help.
Specify break point or [?]:
Use the mouse or enter coordinates to specify the break point.
Two points are required
This input request only appears when you wish to break up a circle. Circles must be broken at a minimum of two points.
Specify break point or [Undo/?]:
Specify another break point. This input request is repeated. Press the Enter key to terminate the command.