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Draw the polygon, rectangle, circle or line
Split a shape or line
   Split a polygon, rectangle or circle
   Split a line into two separate lines
Slash a shape or line in two
Knife a shape or line
   Configure the knife cut
   Make the knife cut
Cut, Slash or Knife a Grid

Draw the polygon, rectangle, circle, grid or line

1. Draw the shape.

   To learn how, visit these links:

   • Draw a polygon - (Polygon Tool)
   • Draw a rectangle - (Rectangle Tool)
   • Draw a circle - (Circle Tool)
   • Draw a Grid - (Grid Tool)
   • Draw a straight line - (Line Tool)

2. To begin cutting, first access the Split/Slash/Knife options by selecting the corresponding icon from the Menu toolbar. Then, choose the specific cutting tool you need: Split, Slash, or Knife.

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Split a shape or line

Use this tool for making precise, straight cuts that create two separate pieces without altering the shape’s proportions.

Split a polygon, rectangle or circle

1. Select the "Split Tool" by clicking on "Split/Slash/Knife Tool" in the top toolbar and clicking the "Split Tool".
   

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "S" button on your keyboard.

    
   
   In Map View, you will see the cursor is transformed into scissors.
    
2. Hover over an edge on the polygon, rectangle or circle.
   You will see the cutting guide appear and extend to the opposite edge.
    
3. Split the polygon by clicking on the cutting guide.
   You will see the shape has been split in two.

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Split a line into two separate lines

1. Select the "Split Tool" by clicking on "Split/Slash/Knife Tool" in the top toolbar and clicking the "Split Tool".
   

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "S" button on your keyboard.

    
   
   In Map View, you will see the cursor is transformed into scissors.
    
2. Hover over the line where you want to make the split.
   You will see the cutting guide appear.
    
3. Split the line by clicking on the cutting guide.
   You will see the line has been split in two.

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Slash a shape or line in two

This tool is for creating more dynamic, freeform cuts that can vary in direction and length, suitable for artistic or non-linear designs.

1. 1. Select the "Slash Tool" by clicking on "Split/Slash/Knife Tool" in the top toolbar and clicking the "Slash Tool".

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "/" button on your keyboard.

    
   
   
   In Map View, you will see the cursor is transformed into a katana.
    
2. Click the location where you want to start the slash.
   You will see the cutting guide appear.
    
3. Slash the line by clicking where you want to end the slash.
   You will see the object has been slashed in two.

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Knife a shape or line

Opt for the knife tool when you need to customize cuts, offering options for both straight and freehand cuts that can be adjusted for smoothness.

1. Select the "Knife Tool" by clicking on "Split/Slash/Knife Tool" in the top toolbar and clicking the "Knife" Tool.

   Quick Key: Or you can press the "K" button on your keyboard.

    
   
   
   In Map View, you will see the cursor is transformed into a knife.

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Configure the knife cut

1. Select whether you want to create a Freehand or Straight cut.
   • 1. Freehand
     
     
   • 2. Straight
     
     
2. If you selected a Freehand cut, check if you want to make it "Smooth".
   1. Adjust the smoothing radius to control the cut's flexibility.
       

      Think of it as the length of a string attached to the knife: a higher number means a longer 'string,' allowing for broader, smoother turns. Conversely, a smaller number gives you tighter control for sharper curves.

   2. From the drop-down menu, select either:
      • Accurate
         

        This setting ensures the cut precisely follows your intended path. It’s essential for mapping tasks where boundary accuracy is critical, like in zoning maps or environmental outlines.

      • Instant
         

        This setting quickly executes the cut, providing immediate results with less emphasis on meticulous adherence to the path. It's suited for scenarios where speed is necessary and minor deviations are acceptable, such as in rough cutting operations or when quick modifications are needed.

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Make the knife cut

1. Click the location where you want to start the knife cut.
   You will see the cutting guide appear.
    
2. Make the knife cut by clicking where you want to end the cut.
   You will see the object has been slashed in two.

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Cut, Slash or Knife a Grid

When you use any of these tools on a grid, they will cut through each grid cell they intersect. This means that any line—whether straight, curved, or freeform—that you draw with these tools will segment each grid cell along the path of the cut. This is useful for dividing an area into smaller sections or creating paths that follow the tool's trajectory, providing precise control over how the grid is modified.

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