Trim Two Lines Together in a Sketch

General

  • The selected lines are trimmed together so that a sharp corner forms between them.
  • If necessary, the program extends or cuts the lines
  • For the trim to be successful, the lines must not be parallel.

  • The lines are selected in pairs (1) and (2).

Trim two lines together

  1. Select Sketch | Line Tools | Trim two lines.
  2. Select the first line.
    • Click the line on the side of the intersection of the lines that you want to remain if the lines cross each other.
  3. Select the second line.
    • The lines are trimmed together unless they are parallel.
  4. Select another line pair, etc.
  5. Stop trimming lines
    • Start another function or
    • Press the V key or
    • Press the Esc key or
    • Press the middle mouse button.

Trim two selected lines

  1. Select lines that are trimmed together.
    • Select the second line with the Ctrl key pressed down.
  2. Select the context-sensitive function Trim Lines.

Examples

  • The effect of selecting intersecting lines on the final result

Note:

  • You can also trim an identical line. For more information, see Identical Constraint.

    • An identical line is created when a line from the previous geometry of a part is copied into the sketch.
    • In this case, the copied identical line becomes a construction line and a continuous trimmed line is created for it.