Modify Menu : Part I

2. The MODIFY Menu

The MODIFY Menu contains sub-menus or commands to modify the drawn object.

2.1 TRIM : TRIM command cuts the portion of the object, which extends beyond another object.

At the command prompt, enter TRIM

Select cutting edges : (Projmode = UCS, Edgemode = No extend)

Select objects: Use an object selection method

<Select object to trim> / Project / Edge / Undo : Select an object, enter an option, or press enter.

2.2 ERASE : ERASE is used for erasing or deleting the objects from the drawing.

At the command prompt, enter ERASE

Select objects : Use an object selection method.

● Other Methods of ERASING the objects :

1] Selecting a single object

2] Window Selection

     A] Left to right selection window

     B] Right to left selection window ( Crossing)

2.3 COPY : With COPY command one can copy set of objects to a different location.

At the command prompt, enter COPY

Select objects : Use an object selection method

< Base point or displacement > /Multiple : Specify a point for a single copy or enter 'm' for multiple copies.

2.4 OFFSET : 

OFFSET command replicates or makes copy of the object at a specified distance, thus reducing or expanding the new drawn object, if necessary.

At the command prompt, enter OFFSET

Offset distance or Through <current> Specify a distance , enter 't' or press enter