The Modify tools - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 114

Second example - Trim ( Fig. 5.32 )

1. Construct the left-hand drawing of Fig. 5.32 .
2. Call Trim . The command line shows:

Command:_trim
Current settings: Projection UCS. Edge = Extend
Select cutting edges ...
Select objects or <select all>: pick the left-hand
arc 1 found
Select objects: right-click
Select objects to trim or shift-select to extend
or [Fence/Crossing/Project/Edge/eRase/Undo]: e
(Edge)
Enter an implied edge extension mode [Extend/No
extend] < No extend > : e (Extend)

Select objects to trim: pick
Select objects to trim: pick
Select objects to trim: right-click
Command:

3. Repeat for the other required trims. The result is given in Fig. 5.32.

120
80

cutting edges

Result

objects to trim

Fig. 5.32 Second example - Trim

The Stretch tool

Examples - Stretch ( Fig. 5.34 )

As its name implies the Stretch tool is for stretching drawings or parts
of drawings. The action of the tool prevents it from altering the shape of