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title: "Trim and Extend"
slug: "map360-trim-and-extend"
updated: 2026-09-04T13:57:38Z
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# Trim and Extend

## Function

Erases or extends portions of selected entities that cross a specified boundary. Lines, polylines, arcs and shapes can be used as the cutting or limit entity. Running the command will either trim or extend depending if it intersects.

## Procedure

There are two methods to offset entities:

#### Run command first

1. Select the item(s) to trim or extend
2. Press enter when selection made
3. Select the boundary item to trim or extend to
4. Right click or press enter to end command

![TrimExtend1.png](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/TrimExtend1.png)

#### Preselect item to trim/extend

1. Select item to trim or extend
2. Click on command for trim/extend
3. Select boundary item to trim or extend to
4. Right click or press enter to end command

![TrimExtend2.png](https://cdn.document360.io/820e11db-8ed5-45ae-ac86-f6b77dcb2aa7/Images/Documentation/TrimExtend2.png)