Trim

Source file: trim-lines.htm

Use Trim to cut and remove a line segment at its intersection with another line segment. The line segments can be parts of more complex objects and can have multiple edges.

1. On the Edit ribbon tab, go to the Line group and select Trim.

2. Select the line/object to be trimmed, or drag or enter details into the Status Bar field at the bottom of the screen.

   
   

3. Click on an overlapping line/object, or drag or enter details into the Status Bar field at the bottom of the screen.

   
   

4. Select the section of the line/object to be deleted.

   Tip:  The section to be deleted depends on the cursor position and is highlighted in red. Move the mouse to highlight a different section. Click when the correct selection is highlighted for deletion.

   Note:  It is not necessary to select a point on the original line/object.

   The original object/line will now be trimmed of the section selected during the process.

   
   

5. Continue applying the function or click in the Status Bar to exit.

Tip:  Use the Action plane and Snap modes to simplify accurate point selection.

Example - trimming with a straight line

A complex line (solid) with a trim line (dashed) positioned over it.

Click on the side to be trimmed (deleted).

The complex line trimmed of the section to the left of the trim line.

Example - trimming with complex objects

A polygon to be trimmed (solid) to another polygon (dashed). The section to be trimmed is highlighted red.

The section has been trimmed.