12.1. Merge and split

This command is used to merge and split points and coordinates joining two figures. In order to merge points, press the button , and to split points, press . Figures can be connected either by both or either of the coordinates. In the first case, only the interface point is to be entered for each figure and the button between the selection fields has to be activated. In the latter case, also the coordinate has to be entered.

The Merge and split points and coordinates dialog

Figure 12.1. The Merge and split points and coordinates dialog

Figure

Displays the figures to be merged.

Point

This field enables to select the interface point for each figure amongst the figure points and the additional points selected previously. When the button is activated, the x and y coordinates of the selected points are combined. By activating the button , the combined points are separated again.

Coordinate

This field enables to select the coordinate at which the figures have to be combined. When the button is activated, the selected points of both figures are merged at the chosen coordinate. The activation of the button causes the merged points to be separated again.

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