Trim

The trim tool removes a portion of an entity by cutting it on a cutting edge. In order for a line to be trimmed, it must intersect with the cutting edge.


To trim an entity, execute the trim command. Next, specify the cutting edges. There is no limit to the number of cutting edges that can be specified. Also, lines designated as cutting edges can be cut themselves. Once you have specified the cutting edges, hit enter. Lastly, click on the segments you want to remove and hit enter to exit trim command.




In the example above, the dashed vertical line was specified as the cutting edge. By clicking on the side labeled 2, it will be removed and only side 1 will remain.


Trim Quick Reference

Command

trim

Alias

tr

Menu bar

Modify⇢ Trim

Command Window Example

Trims lines on specified cutting edge: 

: trim
Specify cutting edges>> <select edges you wish to cut on>
Specify segments to remove>> <select segments for removal, they must intersect with the cutting edge>
Specify segments to remove>> <enter, to exit>
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