Welcome to this tutorial on how to trim hatch around text in AutoCAD! In this article, we will explore a step-by-step process to achieve this task. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Select the hatch and text
To begin, select both the hatch and the text that you want to trim around. You can do this by using the selection tool or by typing “Select” in the command line and choosing the items individually.
Step 2: Access the “Trim” command
Next, type “Trim” in the command line or access it from the Modify menu. The Trim command will allow you to remove unwanted parts of the hatch.
Step 3: Specify boundaries
After selecting the Trim command, AutoCAD will prompt you to specify boundaries. Here’s where things get interesting!
- Selecting individual objects: You can choose specific objects as boundaries by clicking on them one by one. This method works well if you have a limited number of boundaries.
- Selecting a cutting edge: If you have a complex boundary shape, you can select an existing line or polyline as a cutting edge.
The hatch will be trimmed along this edge.
- Selecting all: Alternatively, you can type “Fence” in the command line to select all objects within a specified area as boundaries. This is useful when dealing with numerous objects that need trimming.
Step 4: Trim away!
Once you’ve specified your boundaries, simply click on any area outside of these boundaries to trim away the unwanted parts of the hatch. AutoCAD will intelligently remove the hatch where it intersects with the selected boundaries.
Tip:
If you accidentally trim too much or want to revert your changes, you can use the “Undo” command by typing “U” in the command line or clicking on the Undo button in the toolbar.
Step 5: Verify and adjust
After trimming, take a moment to review your work. Ensure that the hatch is correctly trimmed around the text. If any adjustments are needed, you can repeat the process or use additional editing tools such as “Extend” or “Break” to fine-tune your hatch trimming.
That’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to trim hatch around text in AutoCAD.
With these simple steps, you can achieve precise and clean results for your drawings. Happy designing!