Trim Area Edges

You can connect the edges of multi-shaped planes or structural layers of a plane. You can combine edges in a ceiling with planes inclined in different directions, for example. You can select to connect the edge of the entire structure (all layers), or just the edge of the selected layer.

1. Select Floors and Ceilings > Trim Area Edges.
2. Select the connection type from the contextual toolbar:
   • Trim Edges by Top Plane
   • Trim Edges by Bottom Plane
   • Inclined Joint by Top Plane
   • Inclined Joint by Bottom Plane
   • Trim Edges by Top and Bottom Plane
   • Lap Joint
   • Passing Joint
   • Bottom Plane Joint
   • Trim Edge with Plane
   • Bevel Edge with Plane
   • Mansard Roof Hip Overhang
   • Bottom Plane Joint
3. If necessary, select the function for editing parameters.
   • Editing Parameters
4. Select the method of selecting the structural layer from the context-sensitive toolbar.

   Selecting a Layer

5. Select the horizontal structure or structural layer according to the selection mode.

6. Select the edge.
7. Select the method of selecting the structural layer from the context-sensitive toolbar.

   Selecting a Layer

8. Select the horizontal structure or structural layer according to the selection mode.

9. Select the edge. If you are using the Trim edge with plane connection type, select the surface, which the edge is trimmed to.

Note

• You can form a default connection by selecting a function from the context-sensitive menu. See Connect to Another Edge.
• The formed connection can be removed with the function Disconnect Edge.

Connect to Another Edge
Edit an Edge Connection
Disconnect Edge
Floors and Ceilings