Aec Modify Tools; Trimming Linework Or Profile-Based Objects - Autodesk 24108-051400-9000 - AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2008 User Manual

AEC Modify Tools

You can perform a variety of editing operations on linework components and certain architectural objects using AEC
Modify tools. Some of these tools, such as Trim, Obscure and Merge, can be used on any of the following objects and
are available from the context menu regardless of whether any objects of these types are selected:
Hatches
Polylines
Circles
Arcs
Text/Multiline text (Mtext)
Spaces
AEC Polygons
Mass element extrusions
Any of the above when embedded in blocks
Although some of the AEC Modify Tools can only be applied to the types of objects listed above, objects of any type
can be used as reference points or boundaries for the editing operations. For example, linework can be trimmed or
extended in relation to architectural objects such as walls. Likewise, architectural objects can be used to define a cropping
boundary or an area to subtract from linework. Architectural objects can also be included as part of a collection of
objects for which a shrinkwrap outline is generated.
When you work with architectural objects, such as windows and doors, you can use Array, Reposition From, Space
Evenly, and Center tools in this suite in addition to linework and profile-based objects. When you select an architectural
object and right-click, the AEC Modify tool that is available for the object displays on the context menu.

Trimming Linework or Profile-Based Objects

Use this procedure to trim hatches, lines, polylines, arcs, circles, AEC Polygons, mass element extrusions, spaces, or
any block-based content (including detail components) made up of these types of linework or objects.
1 Select the linework, object, or block to trim.
2 Right-click and click AEC Modify Tools
3 Specify two points to establish the trim line.
The trim line changes color once the second point is selected, as does all linework (except hatches) on the
side of the trim line where the cursor is positioned.
4 Click the side of the trim line where the region you want to remove is located.
All linework on the selected side of the trim line is removed, and boundaries for any closed polylines on
the other side are redrawn along the trim line.
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