How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using Split Lines in SOLIDWORKS

Problem

This article goes over how to project a 2D Sketch onto a Surface or Face using Split Lines in SOLIDWORKS. For other methods, check out these articles:
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using Convert Entities in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using a Wrap in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems
How to Project a Sketch onto a Surface or Face using a Projected Curve in SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems

Solution

The "Split Line" feature has three different types. However, this article will only cover the "Projection" type. This type requires a sketch and a face selection.

To use the "Split Line" feature, follow the steps below:

  1. Navigate to the "Features" tab in the Command Manager
  2. Select the "Curves" button to open the Curve Commands drop-down menu
  3. Click "Split Line" from the drop-down menu

    Split Line feature in drop down menu of Curves button
  4. Select "Projection" as the type of split
  5. Select the intended sketch and surface or face as shown below

    Split Line Property Manager, select sketch and face
  6. Click the Green Checkmark to complete the feature

    Split Line Completed Feature

Once the split line is complete, we will have a result similar to the "Projected Curve" feature. However, this feature uses the projection to divide the selected face into multiple faces.

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems

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