# Split command (Edit menu)

Use this command to divide curve or surface objects into parts at the intersections of another objects. To split curves, cutter objects need to be points, curves, or surfaces. To split surfaces, cutter objects need to be curves or surfaces.

## Step 1

In the prompt of Select target objects to split, select objects. Press `Enter` to commit selection.

- If you press `P` key, this command turns to Point on curve mode.

- If you press `I` key, this command turns to Isocurve mode.

## Step 2

In the prompt of Select target objects to split, select cutting objects. Press `Enter` to commit.

Or in Point on curve mode, in the prompt of Pick points to split curve, locate dividing points on the target curve. Press `Enter` to commit.

Or in Isocurve mode, in the prompt of Pick isoparametric position to split surface, pick isocurves of the target surface. Press `Enter` to commit.

- If you press `T` key, change the parameter type U or V.