19.17.3 Modifying Sketcher objects by automatically trimming edges

Use the Auto-trim tool from the Sketcher toolbox to delete unwanted portions of sketched edges. Edges are deleted between the two “trim points” closest to the cursor. The trim points include:

If the endpoints are the only trim points on an edge, ABAQUS/CAE deletes the entire edge.

You cannot trim a fillet; if you trim an edge that defines an endpoint of a fillet, ABAQUS/CAE deletes the fillet.

To trim edges automatically:

  1. From the modify tools in the Sketcher toolbox, select the Auto-trim tool . For a diagram of the tools in the Sketcher toolbox, see The Sketcher tools, Section 19.4.1.

    ABAQUS/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the procedure.

  2. Move the cursor over the edges in the sketch.

    As you move the cursor, ABAQUS/CAE highlights the section that would be removed.

  3. Click to remove the highlighted edge segment.

    Unlike when you use Trim/Extend, ABAQUS/CAE does not split the intersecting edges.

    Note:  If you trim a spline curve, ABAQUS/CAE removes the control points to retain the exact shape of the original curve; therefore, you can no longer edit the shape of the curve.

  4. When you have finished trimming edges, either

    • Click mouse button 2 anywhere in the ABAQUS/CAE window, or

    • Select any other tool in the Sketcher toolbox, or

    • Click the cancel button in the prompt area, or

    • Click the Auto-trim tool in the Sketcher toolbox.


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