Modification Tools

Modify

Object Modification is the process of changing the physical characteristics of the original curves or solids.

Some commonly used modification tools are outlined below and occur frequently throughout this guide.

Trim

Modify | Trim | Trim

The Trim tool trims lines, arcs of circles to a defined boundary edge.

The keyboard SHIFT key is used to select multiple objects and can be used to add or remove objects to the selection.

Using the Trim tool to remove segments

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 04_02.htm#Trim).

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See Also

Corner Trim

[Fillet with Trim](2D Session 03_04.htm#Fillet)

[Fillet no Trim](2D Session 02_02.htm#Fillet)

[Fillet with Radius](2D Session 03_03.htm#Fillet)

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Extend

Modify | Trim | Extend | [Extend Dynamically]

This modification tool allows a line or arc to be shortened or extended in the same plane by dragging the pointing device to a suitable position.

A specific extension distance can be provided by selecting the Extend to Distance option.

In the example below, the angled center line is being extended beyond the edge of the outer circle. The planar geometry of the line is maintained.

Dynamically lengthening an angled line

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 03_06.htm#Extend).

Segment at Location

Modify | Trim | Segment at Location

This trim tool breaks a line into segments at indicated points. The segments remain intact.

In the example below, the line is broken at the points indicated using the Segment at Location tool.

Indicating the break points for the segments

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 04_03.htm#Segment).

Duplicates

Duplicate objects hidden beneath line and circle

In the example below, the entire collection of curves was selected for repair.

Duplicates found and identified in selection

The line is divided into 3 segments at the points indicated above.

Line broken into 3 individual but connected segments

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 04_03.htm#Segment).

Offset Curve

Modify | Trim | Offset Curve

This tool is similar to the Parallel Line tool but allows the offsetting of arcs and circles as well as lines.

A fixed offset value can be input, which remains fixed until changed by the user.

Offsetting a line using the Offset Curve tool

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 03_03.htm#Offset).

Repair Curves

Modify toolbar

This tool provides an integrity check of all gaps and duplicates in a collection of curves. In the example below, points 1 and 2 contain duplicates of the same object which are concealed in most views.

Modeling features such as extrusions and lathes cannot be performed when duplicates and gaps appear in the profile and such errors cannot be easily found when there are multiple curves.

Repair Curves – Duplicates

Duplicate objects hidden beneath line and circle

In the example below, the entire collection of curves was selected for repair.

Duplicates found and identified in selection

Repair Curves – Gaps

In the example below, the line does not connect to the circle by a distance of .250, therefore when the tolerance is set to anything above .250, it shows a gap to repair.

Fillet Two Lines

Modify > Fillet > Fillet Two Lines

The Fillet tool creates an arc or radius between 2 lines, circles or arcs to a specific radius. In the example below, 2 diagonal points are selected. These points can be selected in any order.

Selecting diagonal points for the blend

A radius of 15 is input into the Radius field. The result is shown below.

Fillet blend of 15 created

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 01_03.htm#Fillet).

See Also

[Fillet with No Trim](2D Session 02_02.htm#Fillet)

[Fillet with Trim](2D Session 03_04.htm#Fillet)

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Chamfer Angle

Modify | Fillet | Chamfer Angle

The Chamfer tool creates a beveled edge at a specified distance between 2 non-parallel lines.

In the example below, a chamfer is created by selecting the diagonal points on the horizontal and vertical lines.

Chamfer of 15 created using the Chamfer Angle tool

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 01_04.htm#Chamfer).

Eye Dropper

Select Deep > Eye Dropper

This tool is used to harvest the properties of one object (source) and apply all or selected properties to another (destination).

In the example below, the Eye Dropper tool is used to adopt the properties of the hatch/fill pattern, shown by the dropper.

Selecting the source pattern

One or more regions can be selected, the properties of which will be adapted from the source object, shown below.

Changing a fill pattern to match the source

Tape Measure

Select Deep > Tape Measure

This information tool measures the length and angle of specified points. The information is presented in the edit fields at the top of the editor, and in an information tag, shown below.

Measuring the overall width of a solid