Clip Tool

The Clip tool cuts out pieces from the 2D objects, such as lines, arcs, rectangles, circles, ovals, polygons, and polylines. In addition, this tool can be used to split an object.

 

Mode	Description
Removes Inside	Cuts a hole in the object(s) according to the clipping object shape
Removes Outside	Trims everything away from the outside of the clipping object shape
Splits at Boundaries	Splits the object(s) and the clipping area into separate objects
Clipping object shape	Each mode can use one of the clipping shapes; select rectangular, polygonal, or circular

 

To clip objects:

1.	Select the object or objects to cut.

2.	Click the Clip tool from the Basic palette.

3.	Select the clipping mode and the clipping object shape.

4.	Click and drag to create a marquee box.

The object is clipped as defined by the clipping object shape.