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■ (e) five
5 The Surface Edit > Trim > Trim Surface tool can be used for which
of the following functions?
■ (a) To discard an area of a surface defined by a curve-on-surface
■ (b) To keep an area of a surface defined by a curve-on-surface
■ (c) To divide a surface into two areas defined by a curve-on-surface
■ (d) To project a line onto a surface to create a curve on surface
■ (e) All of the above
On Your Own
The modeling technique of overbuilding and trimming can be used to create
more detailed and intricate models. Use the following examples as inspiration
for practicing the skills you have just learned.
The 1970’s-style TV shown below is based on a simple sphere. The screen and
the controls are cut into the sphere using intersecting and trimming. The base
is a revolved surface. All the sharp edges have been finished with the Round
or Fillet tool.
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