whats up with lines that cant be trimmed or extended?

[uGlay]

when sketching sometimes ill run across a line that cant be modified. happens usually when the line is obtained via convert entities command. I know its probably something really simple and I run into this kinda thing every once in a while so i thought id ask this time.

thanks in advance.

 

[TateJ]

Two words for you... POWER TRIM.

Look it up in the HELP MENU.

It will change your life.

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[uGlay]

I love power trim. But not even power trim can mess with these lines.

 

[dutch7777]

Do you know the Ctrl-pick extension trick for lines to meet at a point...???

 

[TateJ]

Then you got different lines than I have EVER gotten...

Try to first grab & drag the endpoint off, then see if you can do anything with it.

Dutch... can you expound on that trick a little?

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"Right-click. It's friggin' magic!"... Jack L. Tate
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[dutch7777]

Draw a vert and hor line that don't meet. CTRL pick and HOLD end of one line and drag cursor over other desired line. VOILA...if thats too vague lemme know.

Dave

 

[uGlay]

ill try that next time.

 

[TateJ]

I did exactly that (I think) & nothing happened...?

Maybe it's a version thang.

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"Right-click. It's friggin' magic!"... Jack L. Tate
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[dutch7777]

Addendum: Pick extend line first...lol

 

[TateJ]

Nope... tried it every way and then some...

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"Right-click. It's friggin' magic!"... Jack L. Tate
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[CorBlimeyLimey]

You don't need to use the Ctrl key for that ... and you can Extend and Trim using either tool by dragging and dropping.

 

[uGlay]

no guys, the extend or trim simply dont do nothing to the line. I know how to use the extend command......

 

[meintsi]

WHen the convert entities command is used, you basically get three constraints, one to each end point and 1 on the profile.

Once you grab one of the converted end points and move it off its reference, you can then use the trim/extend command on it.

Remember...
[navy]"If you don't use your head,[/navy]
[navy]your going to have to use your feet."[/navy]

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

uGlay ... Can you post the file for examination?
faq559-1177

 

[zuccus]

Chances are the lines are at different elevations, have you checked that yet?

Zuccus

 

[uGlay]

the line im trying to extend is in a regular sketch, not a 3d sketch. and i cant post the file sorry its kinda top secret.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Have you tried meintsis suggestion yet?

 

[uGlay]

Yeah, i went to the external references list and deleted all of them, still wont budge or extend or nothing.

 

[meintsi]

External references?

You have an open sketch and have used the "convert entities" command to create a line in the sketch. correct?

Can you then drag the converted endpoint?
What about using the "split entity" command on the line, delete a segment, and then extend the remaining segment?

Remember...
[navy]"If you don't use your head,[/navy]
[navy]your going to have to use your feet."[/navy]

 

[zuccus]

I just realized that when I answered the question from the OP, I thought I was in the autocad forum

Sorry