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Trimming Elements

The two trim functionalities Cut off and Change length let you cut off, extend, or shorten graphical elements. It is not possible to select multiple elements.
The graphical elements of a group can be trimmed by ungrouping, by switching off the Consider groupings option, or by pressing down the [Shift] key while trimming the respective element.

Note:

Note that the trimming of graphical elements does not take into account splines. Nor can you cut ellipses from splines and ellipses.

Precondition:

You have opened a page, form, plot frame or symbol.

Cutting off elements

Cutting off sections is possible for the following elements:

Graphical elements comprising just a line and not intersecting with other elements are fully erased.

  1. Select the following menu items: Edit > Graphic > Cut off
  2. Click on the desired section of a line or a graphical object.

    The selected section is removed.
  3. End the action via the Cancel action popup menu item or via the [Esc] button.

Change length

You can use the Change length functionality to extend or shorten lines and arcs. One end of the element to be trimmed always remains unchanged; the other end is moved to make the trimmed element shorter or longer.

  1. Select the following menu items: Edit > Graphic > Change length
  2. Click on the end of the line to be changed.
  3. Move the cursor in the direction in which the line is to be extended or shortened.
  4. The line will be extended or shortened accordingly.
  5. End the action via the Cancel action popup menu item or via the [Esc] button.

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