Use the Explode tool to explode a model or selected components
for improved visualization.
You can then continue to select entities and perform
post-processing procedures on the exploded model.
Click the Explode tool. Figure 1.
Figure 2. Exploded View Panel
The explosions defined for the current model are listed in the Explosions list.
Customized explosions can be added or deleted to the list. Radio buttons allow you to select
which explosion will currently be displayed in the graphics window. You can also sort the
items in the Explosions list by clicking on one of the list headings. In addition, keyboard
shortcuts and a context menu are available for items within the list.
Explode a Model or Component
Click the Explode tool.
Figure 3.
From the Exploded View panel, click Add.
A new explosion is added to the Explosions list as the active
explosion.
Click the Components input collector and select the
entire model or individual components to be included in the explosion.
Select an explosion mode.
The following options determine the origin and orientation of the
explosion.
Option
Description
Translate
Defines the direction and distance (measured by model units) of the
model translation.
Explode from model center
The origin of the explosion will be at the center of the model.
For Scale factor, select Component and
enter the x, y, z coordinates, or select
Uniform and enter the corresponding value
(scale factor).
Explode from selection center
The origin of the explosion will be at the center of the selected
component.
For Scale factor, select
Component and enter the x, y, z
coordinates, or select Uniform and enter the
corresponding value (scale factor).
Tip: Each time an explosion is added or deleted, the view is
adjusted so that the exploded model fits in the window by default. If the
Auto fit option is not selected, the view is not adjusted and parts of the
model could move out of the window.
Click the explosion control buttons, -+, to translate or explode the model.
The model explosion moves in (-) and out
(+) based on the mode and distance (measured in model
units) or the designated scale factor.
Optional: Click Reset to return to the default settings.
Apply an Automatic Explosion
Click the Explode tool.
Figure 4.
In the Exploded View panel, activate the Automatic
Explosion option in the Explosions list.
The explosion is applied to the entire model using pre-defined settings
for center of gravity, direction, and magnitude.
Delete an Explosion
Click the Explode tool.
Figure 5.
In the Exploded View panel, select an explosion from the Explosions list.
Tip: Multiple explosions can be selected to be deleted.
Delete the explosion(s) using one of the following methods.
Click Delete (located at the bottom of the
panel).
Press the Delete key on the keyboard.
The selected explosion is removed from the list.
Clear an Explosion
Click the Explode tool.
Figure 6.
In the Exploded View panel, activate the Clear Explosion
option in the Explosions list.
The active explosion is cleared and no explosion is applied and the
model.
Access the Context Menu
Click the Explode tool.
Figure 7.
From the Exploded View panel, right-click anywhere within the Explosions
list.
The context menu is displayed.
Click on one of the available options.
Delete
Deletes the selected explosion(s) from the list.
Rename
Displays the Rename dialog, which allows you
to rename the selected explosion.
Make Current
Makes the currently selected explosion active and displays it in the
modeling window.
Note: This option performs
the same action as clicking the radio button "on" next to an
explosion.
Keyboard Shortcuts & Mouse Controls
Keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls are also available for
selecting items within the Explosions list.
