Trimming Complex Corners

When you assign a member as the trim tool, the member extends as needed in the graphics area. You use the trim tool as a tool body to add or remove material from adjacent members.

1. Open system_dir:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2019\samples\whatsnew\parts\trim_complex_corner.sldprt.
   
2. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click Corner Managementand click Edit Feature .
3. In the PropertyManager, under Corner Treatment:
   1. Select Trim Order =1, Member6 and click to move it to Trim Tool Member.
      
   2. Select Trim Order =1, Member 5 and click to move it to Planar Trim.
   3. Click Full Contact for Planar Trim Type.
4. Zoom to the intersection of the corners in the graphics area.
5. In the PropertyManager, select Member4 and Member5 to display the trim effect.

   Body Trim for Member4	Full Contact Planar Trim for Member5

6. Click .