How to split the curve created by Freeform

[dennis]

I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[Glen Millar]

Hi,

I'm pretty sure that can't be done. I wonder if you could copy the free form
into something like Illustrator and do it there?
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Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[dennis]

Maybe you are right, in fact I knew it was nearly impossible either. It's a
pity I am not familiar with the software u mentioned. Thanks all the same.
Best regards

Post by Glen Millar
Hi,
I'm pretty sure that can't be done. I wonder if you could copy the free form
into something like Illustrator and do it there?
--
Regards,
Glen Millar
Microsoft PPT MVP
Tutorials and PowerPoint animations at
www.pptworkbench.com
glen at pptworkbench dot com
Please tell us your PowerPoint / Windows version,
whether you are using vba, whether
your cows are in the corn paddock, or
anything else relevant.

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[Bill Dilworth]

It is a bit time consuming, but ...

Copy the free-form auto-shape that you have opened
Right click => edit points
On the first, delete the points on the left half
On the second, delete the points on the right half
Group them if you need them as a single object
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Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[dennis]

I am confused since I want to keep the points......
Any other ways? Thanks.

Post by Bill Dilworth
It is a bit time consuming, but ...
Copy the free-form auto-shape that you have opened
Right click => edit points
On the first, delete the points on the left half
On the second, delete the points on the right half
Group them if you need them as a single object
--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
yahoo. They answer most of our questions.
com www.pptfaq.com
..

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[Bill Dilworth]

You will be deleteing 1/2 from original and the other half from the copy.

If you do not have two shapes, you will have 1 continuous line (not 2 line
sections, as you stated).
--
Bill Dilworth
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.

Post by dennis
I am confused since I want to keep the points......
Any other ways? Thanks.

Post by Bill Dilworth
It is a bit time consuming, but ...
Copy the free-form auto-shape that you have opened
Right click => edit points
On the first, delete the points on the left half
On the second, delete the points on the right half
Group them if you need them as a single object
--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
yahoo. They answer most of our questions.
com www.pptfaq.com
..

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[Jean-Pierre FORESTIER]

Have you tried duplicating it (Ctrl+D) But I wander if it's the right
solution?

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Jean-Pierre FORESTIER Microsoft MVP PowerPoint
Auteur de PowerPoint 2002 chez Micro Application

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[jlord0950]

Why not just trace each half?

-j

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.

[dennis]

Yes, u r right. We should do as u stated. It is a good solution.
There are 2 ways:
1. I should form the habit that trace each half every time, rather than plot
a closed curve.
2. Microsoft should improve the split function.

Thanks all
Regards

Post by jlord0950
Why not just trace each half?
-j

Post by dennis
I created a curve using Freeform tool from AutoShapes. I can change it from
closed to opened by "open path" in right click menu, but I want to get 2
opened curves by splitting it. Any ideas? Thanks a lot.