Main Steps
Select Surface Step
Defines the surface that you want to trim.
Select Trim Tool Step
Specifies the elements that define the trimming boundary. You can select one or more curves, edges, reference planes, or surfaces. If you select a curve, it must lie on the surface you are trimming.
Side Step
Defines the side of the curve from which material should be removed to construct the feature.
Finish/Cancel
This button changes function as you move through the feature construction process. The Finish button constructs the feature using input provided in the other steps. Once you construct the feature, you can edit it by re-selecting the appropriate step on the command bar. The Cancel button discards any input and exits the command.
Select Surface and Select Trim Tool Options
Select
Sets the method of selecting the elements that define the trimming boundary.
Single—Allows you to select one or more individual elements.
Chain—Allows you to select an endpoint connected set of elements.
Body—Allows you to select a body, such as a surface or solid body.
Deselect (x)
Clears the selection.
Accept (check mark)
Accepts the selection.
Other command bar Options
Name
Displays the feature name. Feature names are assigned automatically. You can edit the name by typing a new name in the box on the command bar or by selecting the feature and using the Rename command on the shortcut menu.