Trim

 

 

 

This command allows a profile to be cut or shared at the intersection with another entity (profile point, face, plane, or at a certain distance).

 

Use:

 

Click on the icon or choose the command 3D Sketch > Operations > Trimming... from the drop down menu.

 

  1. Select the profile to trim or share.

  1. Choose the trimming entity:

 

Point

Select the point that will trim the profile. The point must be on the profile.

Profile

Select the profile that will trim the profile. The two profiles must intersect at a point.

Length

Enter the length at which the profile will be trimmed or shared. The length is the distance from the profile's point of origin.

Face

Select the face from a shape that will trim the profile. The profile must cross this face.

Plane

Select the plane that will trim the profile. The plane is considered to be infinite.

 

  1. Check Invert if necessary. The preview represents the kept portion.

  2. Check Share if necessary. The profile will be cut in two, but the two parts will remain available.

  3. If the trimming must be done on both sides of the profile (the profile will be segmented into three parts), check Second trimming.

  4. Choose the second trimming entity:

 

Point

Select the point that will trim the profile. The point must be on the profile.

Profile

Select the profile that will trim the profile. The two profiles must intersect at a point.

Length

Enter the length at which the profile will be trimmed or shared. The length is the distance from the profile's point of origin.

Face

Select the face from a shape that will trim the profile. The profile must cross this face.

Plane

Select the plane that will trim the profile. The plane is considered to be infinite.

 

  1. Validate by clicking .

 

 

  • The point, profile, or trimming face must intersect the profile.

  • The preview represents the kept portion.

  • If the portion to save is on the bad side, use the Invert option.