Split Region Tool; Merge Regions Tool - Autodesk 256B1-05A761-1301 - AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite 2010 User Manual

Split Region Tool

When editing vertically compound
or vertically into new regions. When you split a region, the new regions assume the same material as the
original.
To split a layer or region horizontally, highlight one of the borders. A preview split line displays when
you highlight a border.
Horizontal split preview
After you split a region or layer horizontally, click the border between the regions. A blue control arrow
displays with a temporary dimension. If you click the arrow, it switches the constraint and its temporary
dimension between the top and bottom of the wall. See
Blue control arrow displayed when border is selected
To split a layer or region vertically, highlight and select a horizontal boundary. That boundary can be
the outside boundary, or an inside boundary created if you previously split horizontally.
Vertical split preview
TIP It is helpful to zoom in on the outer horizontal boundary to split it vertically.

Merge Regions Tool

When editing vertically compound
or vertically into new regions. Highlight a border between regions and click to merge them.
When you merge regions, the position of the cursor when you highlight a border determines which material
prevails after the merge.
The material from the right region prevails when you merge
walls, the Split Region tool divides a wall layer (or regions) horizontally
Modify Tool
walls, the Merge Regions tool merges wall regions together horizontally
on page 641.
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