split and keep both parts in part design

there is a split option in part design workbench
can i split a part body in two parts and keep both parts
and treat them as separate part bodies like we do in surface design
if not what is the other solution for this problem
2 Answers

You can not keep both side of body in solid.
Solution: Copy+Paste Special with link the body.
Make 2 times Split and select opposite directions.

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