de_split()

Divides selected polygons, rectangles, circles, or paths into multiple shapes using a defined rectangular region. This command will fail and display an error if traces or instances are selected. All other types are silently ignored. Returns: 1 if successful, otherwise 0.

Syntax:

de_split(x1, y1, x2, y2);

where

x1, y1 is the first corner of the rectangular region.

x2, y2 is the second, opposite corner of the rectangular region.

Example:

de_select_all(); 
de_split(0, 0, 10, 10);

Where Used:

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