clip-strings-to-perimeters ("cltp")

See this command in the command table.

To access this command:

  • Using the command line, enter "abort-string-tracing"

  • Use the quick key combination "ast".

  • Display the Find Command screen, locate abort-string-tracing and click Run.

Command Overview

Clip one or more (open or closed) strings to one or more perimeters (closed strings) using the Clip Strings to Perimeters screen.

Data can be clipped so that the data that is within the clipping scope is retained, or the data outside is retained.

Command Steps:

  1. Ensure at least two strings are visible in a 3D window with at least one of them closed (and overlapping other string data).

  2. Fill out the various fields of the Clip Strings to Perimeters screen.
  3. Click Clip to clip data.

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