[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":93,"prefetchLinks":94},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article_draftsight-rule-with-power-trim-tool_draftsight":3,"_apollo:default":91,"_apollo:identified":92},{"posts":4},{"nodes":5,"__typename":90},[6],{"id":7,"slug":8,"title":9,"uri":10,"excerpt":11,"locale":12,"featuredImage":15,"tableOfContents":24,"content":25,"date":26,"authorJobTitle":27,"author":28,"masterings":38,"globalTags":52,"products":64,"disciplines":75,"seo":79,"__typename":89},"cG9zdDo1OTAzMg==","draftsight-rule-with-power-trim-tool","DraftSight: Rule with Power Trim Tool","\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Fdraftsight-rule-with-power-trim-tool","\u003Cp>Visit DraftSight.com to explore DraftSight 2019 and learn how you can experience…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":13,"__typename":14},"en_US","Locale",{"node":16,"__typename":23},{"large":17,"__typename":18,"medium_large":19,"thumbnail":20,"srcSet":21,"sizes":22},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-1024x587.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-768x440.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-1024x587.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-300x172.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final-768x440.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fblog77-graphic-final.jpg.webp 1200w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>Visit\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Learn_More_DS2019_&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\"> DraftSight.com\u003C\u002Fa> to explore \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Learn_More_DS2019_&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\">DraftSight 2019\u003C\u002Fa> and learn how you can experience the freedom to do more with a better 2D drafting and 3D design experience.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today’s post will be revisiting a feature I discussed early on in my\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Blog_RC_InText_3052020&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\"> DraftSight\u003C\u002Fa> journey – the Power Trim tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently discovered a more efficient and quick way to use this command, which has been a huge game changer in my drafting routine. So, I thought I’d update the blog to share my epiphany.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a recap, when I first posted on Power Trim, I described the feature as finicky – which probably should’ve been a red flag, considering \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Blog_RC_InText_3052020&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\">DraftSight’s\u003C\u002Fa> commands are usually pretty easy to learn. That said, after mastering the Trim tool, I was accustomed to selecting the lines I wanted to trim by single-clicking directly on my entities in the drawing window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you do this with Power Trim, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Blog_RC_InText_3052020&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\">DraftSight\u003C\u002Fa> highlights the portion of your line that’ll be trimmed in blue. Likewise, the blue portion’s location is dependent on where you select your entity from.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can get super fussy if your entity is a polyline, or you want to trim the middle portion of your line. So, I often found myself just using the regular Trim tool to avoid any mishaps on more detailed designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until, one day I selected the Power Trim tool in the ribbon, and just happened to accidentally press down on my mouse and drag my cursor in the graphics display. This is when the magic happened – a thin line was drawn and then disappeared when I unclicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only that, but the entity overlapping with my Power Trim path was also erased. And, the best part is, only the portion between my crossing lines disappeared – not the entire entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this Power Trim method, I can edit my entities with the most precision, in the least amount of time. I quickly run the command over my drawing and I’m good to go in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, I hope this post encourages you to efficiently edit your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Blog_RC_InText_3052020&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\">DraftSight\u003C\u002Fa> designs with Power Trim!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the video below to see what it can do!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpowertrimm.mp4\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(\u002Fassets\u002Fimg\u002F3ds-default.webp); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"\u002Fassets\u002Fimg\u002F3ds-default.webp\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.draftsight.com\u002F?utm_medium=Display&utm_source=Blog&utm_campaign=DraftSight_Blog&utm_content=Learn_More_DS2019_&utm_term=link-text\" data-id=\"59034\">DraftSight.com\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fp>","2020-03-05T08:00:57","",{"node":29,"__typename":37},{"nicename":30,"description":31,"slug":30,"name":32,"firstName":32,"lastName":27,"avatar":33,"__typename":36},"draftsight","DraftSight is a professional-grade 2D CAD product that allows you to access existing DWG files and create new ones at fraction of the cost of alternative CAD products.","DraftSight",{"url":34,"__typename":35},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fdraftsight-avatar.jpg-96x96.webp","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"nodes":39,"edges":46,"__typename":51},[40],{"id":41,"name":42,"slug":43,"uri":44,"__typename":45},"dGVybToxOTk2","Tutorials","tutorials","\u002Fmastering\u002Ftutorials\u002F","Taxonomy_mastering",[47],{"isPrimary":48,"node":49,"__typename":50},false,{"id":41,"name":42,"slug":43,"uri":44,"__typename":45},"PostToTaxonomy_masteringConnectionEdge","PostToTaxonomy_masteringConnection",{"nodes":53,"__typename":63},[54,58],{"id":55,"name":32,"slug":30,"uri":56,"__typename":57},"dGVybTo5NTk1","\u002Ftags\u002Fdraftsight\u002F","Taxonomy_tag",{"id":59,"name":60,"slug":61,"uri":62,"__typename":57},"dGVybTo5NTk2","Tips and Tricks","tips-tricks","\u002Ftags\u002Ftips-tricks\u002F","PostToTaxonomy_tagConnection",{"edges":65,"nodes":72,"__typename":74},[66],{"isPrimary":48,"node":67,"__typename":71},{"id":68,"name":32,"slug":30,"uri":69,"__typename":70},"dGVybTo1NQ==","\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002F","Taxonomy_product","PostToTaxonomy_productConnectionEdge",[73],{"id":68,"name":32,"slug":30,"uri":69,"__typename":70},"PostToTaxonomy_productConnection",{"nodes":76,"edges":77,"__typename":78},[],[],"PostToTaxonomy_disciplineConnection",{"canonical":80,"title":81,"metaDesc":27,"opengraphAuthor":27,"opengraphDescription":82,"opengraphTitle":9,"opengraphUrl":80,"opengraphSiteName":83,"opengraphPublishedTime":84,"opengraphModifiedTime":85,"twitterTitle":27,"twitterDescription":27,"readingTime":86,"metaRobotsNoindex":87,"__typename":88},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fdraftsight\u002Fdraftsight-rule-with-power-trim-tool\u002F","DraftSight: Rule with Power Trim Tool - Blog Solidworks","Visit DraftSight.com to explore DraftSight 2019 and learn how you can experience…","Blog Solidworks","2020-03-05T13:00:57+00:00","2026-02-12T20:29:24+00:00",2,"index","PostTypeSEO","Post","RootQueryToPostConnection",{},{},1790296275980,[95,101,103,105,107,110],{"rel":96,"href":97,"as":98,"type":99,"crossorigin":100},"preload","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002Ffonts\u002F3ds\u002F3ds-Light-v2.woff2","font","font\u002Fwoff2","anonymous",{"rel":96,"href":102,"as":98,"type":99,"crossorigin":100},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002Ffonts\u002F3ds\u002F3ds-Regular-v2.woff2",{"rel":96,"href":104,"as":98,"type":99,"crossorigin":100},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002Ffonts\u002F3ds\u002F3ds-SemiBold-v2.woff2",{"rel":96,"href":106,"as":98,"type":99,"crossorigin":100},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002Ffonts\u002F3ds\u002F3ds-Bold-v2.woff2",{"rel":96,"href":108,"as":109},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002F3ds-navigation\u002Fds-header.min.js","script",{"rel":96,"href":111,"as":109},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.3ds.com\u002Fstatics\u002F3ds-navigation\u002Fds-footer.min.js"]