Drop Complex Status

Use it!

Used to break up a complex element (cell, complex chain, complex shape, text node, surface, or solid) into its components. The components can then be manipulated individually.

To break up a complex element into its components

1. Select the complex element(s).


2. Select the Drop Complex Status tool.
   The tool has no effect on selected elements that are not complex elements. If none of the selected elements is a complex element, the message “Nothing to drop” is displayed in the status bar.

Alternative Method — To break up a complex element into its components

1. Select the Drop Complex Status tool.


2. Identify the complex element.


3. Accept the drop.

Key-in: DROP COMPLEX

The Drop Complex Status tool cannot be used to disassociate a B-spline curve from its control polygon.

To quickly break up many complex elements, place the fence and use the Drop Complex Status of Fence Contents tool.