trim/extend with xref lines...
trim/extend with xref lines...
(OP)
hi,
Typically, when I place an xref in a drawing, I am able to use lines in the xref to trim or extend lines in the "host" drawing. e.g., I start thr trim command, and if I select a line in the xref as the "cutting" line, only that line is highlighted, and I complete the trim operation, similar to what you find using a block the same way.
Right now I'm working on a drawing I created from my standard template, but I can't trim with the lines in my x-refs.
Is there a system variable that controls this?
any help appreciated.
sundemon
Typically, when I place an xref in a drawing, I am able to use lines in the xref to trim or extend lines in the "host" drawing. e.g., I start thr trim command, and if I select a line in the xref as the "cutting" line, only that line is highlighted, and I complete the trim operation, similar to what you find using a block the same way.
Right now I'm working on a drawing I created from my standard template, but I can't trim with the lines in my x-refs.
Is there a system variable that controls this?
any help appreciated.
sundemon





RE: trim/extend with xref lines...
RE: trim/extend with xref lines...
I think sundemon is looking for a cuting edge inside a xref/block. Infos: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteI...
Normaly You can highlight an object inside a xref/block (during some commands. Maybe the file is corrupt. Is this phenomen in every drawing with different xrefs/blocks?
regards Lothar
ADT 2004
ACAD 2002
RE: trim/extend with xref lines...
That's what I was wondering. Since posting I also began to suspect the file was corrupt; I started having other ACAD problems (suddenly ACAD wouldn't recognize any commands having to do with "properties"), so I had to re-install. However, the xrefs created from that session retained the traits (inability to act as a cutting or extending edge for non-xref lines) when I loaded the drawing in another machine (I shuttle between work and home).
I'll check out the link you posted.
Thanks again,
sundemon