Modifying a Clipping

You can modify a clipping by resizing, moving or manipulating the clipping frame.


Before you begin: Open a generative drawing containing a clipping to modify.
See Also
About Clippings
Creating a Clipping View/Clipping View Profile
Creating a Quick Clipping View/Quick Clipping View Profile
  1. In the tree, under the view you want to modify, expand the View Specifications node and double-click Clipping.n.
    The view switches to modification mode. A dotted frame and a circle appear, symbolizing the clipping area.

  2. You can now resize, move, and/or manipulate the clipping frame according to your design's needs:
    • To resize the clipping frame, drag the white handles at the four corners of the frame.
    • To move the clipping frame, drag the frame itself using one of its dotted lines.
    • To manipulate the clipping frame, drag the various yellow handles.
    The clipping frame is modified accordingly.
  3. Once you are done, exit the modification mode by clicking on the sheet.