Question
How to extend any edge in CIM?
Answer
Follow the steps below to extend any edge in CIM:
[Note: For demonstration purposes, we have modelled some Edges in the X-Y plane (Top plane) of CIM.]
Step 1: In any mode of CIM, go to the Edit ribbon
Step 2: Click on the Extend edge option
A menu panel will appear on the left side of the modeling window:
By Tool option:
Use a reference member as a tool. CIM will automatically extend your selected edge until it reaches the reference tool member.Select Tool:
Use the cursor to select the reference edge that will act as the tool for extension.Selection Filter:
You can choose between two options:Edge: Extends an edge until it meets the selected reference edge.
Vertex: Extends a vertex (point) of an edge until it touches the selected reference edge.
Pick Target:
Hover the mouse cursor over the end of the edge and left-click to extend the line till the reference edge.
By Length option:
CIM extends the selected edge in the same direction as its vector(orientation), based on the given extrusion length.
Extension Length:
Enter the distance up to which you want to extend the selected edge.Selection Filter:
You can choose between two options:Edge: Extends the entire edge by the specified length in its direction.
Vertex: Extends the vertex (end point) of an edge by the given length in its direction.
Pick Target:
Hover the mouse cursor over the end of the edge and left-click to extend it by the assigned extrusion length.
This is how easily we can extend any edge with reference to any other edge/surface.