Even Divide

The Even Divide command divides lines, arcs, circles, and rectangles into the specified number of subdivisions. You can choose whether or not to retain the original object.

To evenly divide lines, arcs, circles, and rectangles:

1. Select one or more objects to divide.

2. Select Modify > Drafting Aids > Even Divide.

The Even Divide dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Number of Divisions for Line, Circle and Arc
Number of Divisions	Specifies the number of even subdivisions to create from each selected line, circle, or arc (must be greater than 1)
Number of Divisions for Rectangle
Number of Divisions in Width	Specifies the number of even subdivisions to create along the width of each selected rectangle; enter 1 to create rectangles of the same width as the original rectangle
Number of Divisions in Height	Specifies the number of even subdivisions to create along the height of each selected rectangle; enter 1 to create rectangles of the same height as the original rectangle
Original Object
Retain	Select to retain the original object from which the subdivisions are created; deselect to delete the original object
Leave Selected	If the original object is retained, select this option to leave both the original object and the newly-created objects selected after the division operation. Deselect this option to leave only the newly-created objects selected after the operation.

3. Set the parameters and click OK to create new objects that are even subdivisions of the selected object.

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