Explode

Function

The Explode command explodes selected objects into sub-level entities.

Call

Geometry > Explode

<Explode>

Select Shape(s) to Explode

Select shapes to be exploded.
 

Level of Explosion

Specify the Level of Explosion.

Sub Level Shapes

This option can be applied to compounds.  It explodes selected compounds into independent shapes, which are included in the compounds.
Solid

It explodes selected shapes into solids.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the solid.

Shell

It explodes selected shapes into shells.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the shell.

Face

It explodes selected shapes into faces.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the face.

Wire

It explodes selected shapes into wires.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the wire.

Edge

It explodes selected shapes into edges.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the edge.

Vertex

It explodes selected shapes into vertices.  This option is applicable on objects whose shape hierarchy is higher than the vertex.
 

The above options are arranged in the descending order of explosion levels.  That is, solids can be exploded into sub-level entities, which are shells, faces, wires, edges and vertices.  A compound is a set of basic shapes.

For detailed information about Geometry Topology Geometry, please refer to Geometry Topology Definition.