How to trim a block?

[Anonymous]

I am attempting to TRIM parts of a block that intersects with two parallel lines. However, whenever I select the two lines and use the TRIM command, all it says is "Cannot TRIM this object". Can blocks not be trimmed at all? I can't seem to find any other commands that will do the job. 

Thanks!

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

Hi Jay,

You can trim objects inside block only by editing it in Block Editor or by editing it "In-place".
But keep in mind that all block instances in the current drawing will be changed.

Alternatively you have to EXPLODE the block.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Maxim

That is exactly what I was looking for thank you. 

[Karadzhaian_Eduard]

@Anonymous look this video.

I think that this function should be available in AutoCAD for MAC.

[maxim_k]

Hi Eduard,

>>>>>I think that this function should be available in AutoCAD for MAC.
LINEWORKTRIM is not available in AC for Mac, only in Civil 3D and AutoCAD Architecture.
Нет такого функционала в AutoCAD for Mac, и вряд ли будет.....

[Karadzhaian_Eduard]

@maxim_k thank you for providing this post.

If so, accepted solution - is really the only way out

Also you can change your OS and install Civil 3D 😀

[dvicarioXT]

Thanks, this is a fantastic function!!!