TRIM command

Trims entities by a cutting line.

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Alias: TR

Method

There are two methods:

  • Trims entities.
  • Extends entities while holding down the Shift key.
Note: The following entities can be trimmed: lines, two and three dimensional polylines, arcs, circles, ellipses, elliptical arcs, splines, rays and infinite lines.
Note: Cutting entities can be: lines, splines, polylines, arcs, circles, elliptical arcs, ellipses, rays, infinite lines, layout viewports.

Options within the command

Edge mode
Toggles edge mode.
Extend
Trims entities that do not physically intersect the cutting entity.
No extend
Trim only entities that intersect.
Projection
Defines how intersections are projected.
Note: This option affects the operation of the Edge mode option.
No projection
Entities are not projected.
Ucs
Entities are projected according to the current UCS.
View
Entities are projected according to the current view plane.
eRase
Undoes the last trim action.