How to Divide Entities in BricsCAD

Quick answer: DIVIDE places markers, points or blocks, along an entity to split it into a specified number of equal parts. Works on lines, polylines, arcs, circles, ellipses, elliptical arcs, and splines. The key difference from MEASURE, covered on the previous page in this hub: DIVIDE asks for a number of segments, while MEASURE asks for an interval distance instead.

Dividing an Entity Using Points

Launch DIVIDE. You’re prompted to select the entity to divide.
Select it. You’re prompted for the number of segments, or to choose insert Blocks.
Type a value and press Enter; the entity divides by points.

Point visibility depends on PDMODE, the same variable covered on this hub’s drawing points and measuring entities pages.

Dividing an Entity Using Blocks

Launch DIVIDE. You’re prompted to select the entity to divide.
Select it. You’re prompted for the number of segments, or to choose insert Blocks.
Choose Blocks. You’re prompted for the name of the block to insert.
Optionally press ? to list the blocks available in the drawing.
Type a block name. You’re prompted whether to align the blocks with the entity.
Choose whether to align them. You’re prompted for the number of segments.
Type a value and press Enter; the entity divides by blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between DIVIDE and MEASURE? DIVIDE splits an entity into a specified number of equal parts. MEASURE instead places markers at a fixed interval distance, which may or may not divide the entity evenly.

Why can’t I see the points DIVIDE placed on my entity? Check PDMODE, which controls how points display.

Can I use blocks instead of points when dividing an entity? Yes, choose the insert Blocks option, then specify a block name and whether to align it with the entity.

What does aligning blocks with the entity actually change? Aligned blocks rotate to follow the entity’s direction at each division point; non-aligned blocks keep their original orientation regardless.