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Full Version: How to trim allot of pieces fast?

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From: Michael Gibson
21 Aug   [#5] In reply to [#1]
Hi Matadem,

re:
> How would I trim these 48 pieces fast? I need to cut out the shapes out of the circle.

With closed curves you can use boolean difference which can speed things up.

Start with the circle selected:



Then run Construct > Boolean > Difference. The prompt will say "Select objects to subtract", select the diamond shapes:



You will then get this result:



- Michael

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matadem_trim1.jpg  matadem_trim2.jpg  matadem_trim3.jpg 


From: BurrMan
21 Aug   [#6] In reply to [#5]
Or "Union" gives you the opposite side...
From: Matadem
21 Aug   [#7]
The boolean union is that I needed.

but strangly when I was tried this earlier It did not go.

Tnx!

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