kizaerf 10 Posted July 21, 2014 The lines are so close that I cannot even see a gap but apparently there is a minuscule gap therefore the lines aren't trimming. Rather than extend all of them, is there a way to adjust the tolerance so they trim anyway? this could save a lot of time. Thanks, K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDraw 34 Posted July 21, 2014 This is probably a matter of not picking your points correctly. Use object snap when drawing. Using a zero radius fillet with trim mode on can fix errant picks by filling those gaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender181 10 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) That is really annoying when that happens, and while it would be nice if there is a tolerance that you can set, a runner up in efficiency is using the shift key while trimming to extend a line instead and then you can release the shift key and go back to trimming. Edited July 21, 2014 by Ender181 typo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rkent 41 Posted July 21, 2014 If there is a gap then it sounds like you need to extend rather than trim. Maybe you can clarify what it is you are trying to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nestly 11 Posted July 21, 2014 Assuming "gaps" are the problem, you can set EDGEMODE to 1 and still TRIM the object(s) even with "gaps", but if there are indeed "gaps" there's really no fix other than verifying what's not correct (the endpoint, or the intersecting geometry) and correcting accordingly. FILLETing will close a corner, but it doesn't necessarily put the corner in the correct place if the geometry is not precisely located to begin with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD Mather 11 Posted July 21, 2014 .... FILLETing will close a corner.... ...and to do that - set Fillet Radius = 0. It will trim and extend as needed. Attach an example file here that you are having difficulty with (you should not be experiencing this difficulty) for other tips, tricks and suggestions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDraw 34 Posted July 22, 2014 ...and to do that - set Fillet Radius = 0.It will trim and extend as needed. I guess it wasn't clear enough when I said: Using a zero radius fillet with trim mode on can fix ... those gaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nestly 11 Posted July 22, 2014 ... Or just use a zero radius fillet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f700es 94 Posted July 22, 2014 Maybe something else is going on here? In all my years of AutoCAD I have never had gaps when closing corners (fillets). I'd like to watch the OPs work flow and see what is going on. I sense some type of bad drawing habit perhaps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDraw 34 Posted July 22, 2014 Maybe something else is going on here? In all my years of AutoCAD I have never had gaps when closing corners (fillets). I'd like to watch the OPs work flow and see what is going on. I sense some type of bad drawing habit perhaps. So you probably agree with this: This is probably a matter of not picking your points correctly. Use object snap when drawing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizaerf 10 Posted July 22, 2014 Assuming "gaps" are the problem, you can set EDGEMODE to 1 and still TRIM the object(s) even with "gaps", but if there are indeed "gaps" there's really no fix other than verifying what's not correct (the endpoint, or the intersecting geometry) and correcting accordingly. FILLETing will close a corner, but it doesn't necessarily put the corner in the correct place if the geometry is not precisely located to begin with. THANK YOU. This is exactly it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDraw 34 Posted July 22, 2014 You've got answers on how to "fix" the gaps but have you figured out what is causing them in the first place? Depending on what you are drawing, there may be other issues that are not being addressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f700es 94 Posted July 22, 2014 Yeah Rob, something is up for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizaerf 10 Posted July 22, 2014 You've got answers on how to "fix" the gaps but have you figured out what is causing them in the first place? Depending on what you are drawing, there may be other issues that are not being addressed. I appreciate you wanting to dig deeper but in this instance, I am only concerned as to how to fix them. What is causing them is irrelevant to me for I did not create the drawing. My own drawings are gap free and i don't a lesson on how to fillet and snap but appreciate the enthusiasm. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobDraw 34 Posted July 22, 2014 I wish I knew that from the start. My responses were hedged a bit because I though the gaps were a result of your drafting and did not want to insult you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
