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# During the command the [[3D_view|3D view]] cannot be changed. It is advisable to properly line up the 3d view first.
# During the command the [[3D_view|3D view]] cannot be changed. It is advisable to properly line up the 3d view first.
# Select one or more mesh objects.
# Select one or more mesh objects.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|Meshes → Cutting → Trim mesh}} option from the menu.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|Meshes → Cutting → [[Image:Mesh_PolyTrim.svg|16px]] Trim mesh}} option from the menu.
# Define a polygon by picking points in the 3D view.
# Define a polygon by picking points in the 3D view.
# Select an option from the 3D view context menu:
# Select an option from the 3D view context menu:

Revision as of 16:51, 18 September 2020

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Mesh PolyTrim

Menu location
Meshes → Cutting → Trim mesh
Workbenches
Mesh
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
Mesh PolyCut, Mesh TrimByPlane

Description

The Mesh PolyTrim command trims faces and parts of faces from mesh objects.

Usage

  1. During the command the 3D view cannot be changed. It is advisable to properly line up the 3d view first.
  2. Select one or more mesh objects.
  3. Select the Meshes → Cutting → Trim mesh option from the menu.
  4. Define a polygon by picking points in the 3D view.
  5. Select an option from the 3D view context menu:
    • Inner: removes the faces and parts of faces that are inside the polygon.
    • Outer: removes the faces and parts of faces that are outside the polygon.
    • Split: removes the faces and parts of faces that are outside the polygon, and creates a new mesh object containing them.
    • Cancel: cancels the command.