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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

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keep in mind that ular to the shape.

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is function, you cahapes. You can crepon selecting this

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