Feature

Feature Description

The Explode function decomposes selected single or multiple line objects into minimal linear segment objects.

A minimal linear segment object contains exactly two nodes (endpoints) and is a simple object.

As shown in Figure 1, the original object has 5 nodes. After explosion, it decomposes into 4 objects each containing only 2 nodes. Figure 2 demonstrates the unique value thematic map created using SMID for exploded multiple objects.

Figure 1: Object Before Explosion	Figure 2: Object After Explosion

• The Explode function applies to 2D line layers and CAD layers, available when the layer is editable and line objects are selected.
• Complex objects can also be exploded. The operation will decompose complex objects into sub-objects, with each sub-object further divided into minimal linear segments.

Feature Entry

• Features Tab->Feature Editing Group Dropdown->Explode.

Steps

1. In editable layer state, select one or more line objects to explode.
2. Click Explode in the Feature Editing group's Gallery control under Features tab.
3. After completion, the output window will display generation results. E.g.: "Line object [smID]=221 exploded into 4 objects!"