Creates chamfers at intersections, defined by two lengths, or a length and an angle.
Accessing the Command
command bar: chamfer
alias: cha
menu bar: Modify | Chamfer
toolbar: Modify |
ribbon: Change | Modify | Chamfer
: chamfer
You are prompted:
Chamfer (dist1=0, dist2=0) Select first entity [Chamfer Settings... /Polyline/ Angle/ Distance/ mEthod/Trim/Undo/Multiple]: (Select an entity, or else enter an option)
Select second entity (select with pressed SHIFT to make corner): (Select another entity)
Chamfered intersection:
Chamfered polyline:
Command Options
Option |
Description |
Select first entity |
Selects the first entity to be chamfered. Only open entities can be chamfered, with one exception: vertices of closed polylines can be chamfered with the Polyline option. This command cannot place a chamfer between two polylines,but it can place a chamfer between a line and a polyline, even a closed polyline. |
Select second entity |
Selects the second entity. The two entities need not meet, but cannot be parallel to each other. To connect connect both entities without creating a chamfer, hold the Shift key when selecting the second entity; this acts like a combined Trim-Extend command. |
Settings |
Displays the Settings dialog box for setting chamfer parameters. |
Polyline |
Chamfers the vertices of a polyline; prompts you: Select 2D polyline to chamfer - (Select a polyline with at least one vertex) |
Angle |
Changes to the Length-Angle method of determining the chamfer line; prompts you:
When you pick two points to specify the angle, the program measures the angle from 0 degrees, the x axis. |
Distance |
Changes to the Distance-Distance method of determining the chamfer line; prompts you:
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Method |
Switches between Length-Angle and Distance-Distance modes; remember to enter an e for the this option's abbreviation, and not an m. Prompts you: Chamfer using [Angle/Distance] <Distance> - (enter an option):
The program will keep using the same method for determining the chamfer until you change it again. |
Trim |
Determines if the program trims the entities; prompts you: [Trim/No] <Trim> - (choose an option or press Enter to keep the current mode):
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Undo |
Undoes the last chamfer when in Multiple mode. |
Multiple |
Lets you create multiple chamfers using the same settings over and over again; press Esc to exit the command. |
Settings
Setting |
Description |
Chamfer Mode |
Determines how the chamfer is created:
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Chamfer First Distance |
Specifies the default value of the first chamfer distance. |
Chamfer Second Distance |
Specifies the default value of the second distance. |
Chamfer Length |
Specifies the default length of the chamfer. |
Chamfer Angle |
Specifies the default angle of the chamfer. |
Trim Mode |
Toggles whether intersecting entities are trimmed:
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Procedures
- Chamfering using the distance-distance method
- Chamfering using the length-angle method
- Chamfering all vertices of a polyline
Related Commands
Break - cuts parts out of entities.
dmChamfer - creates an equal distance chamfer between adjacent faces sharing a sharp edge.
dmFillet - creates a smooth fillet between adjacent faces sharing a sharp edge.
Extend - extends open entities to a boundary.
Fillet - fillets intersections.
Settings - specifies parameters for chamfers.
SolidEdit - edits faces, edges, and bodies of solid models.
Trim - trims entities where they cross other entities.