Summary

The GT_MAPSHEETTRIMMER command in GeoTools is designed to automatically trim all objects that extend beyond a closed polygon boundary, such as a map sheet or project area. This tool is particularly useful for surveying, GIS mapping, and infrastructure planning, where CAD drawings need to be cleaned up and confined to a specific area.

GeoTool -> Civil Tools -> Map Sheets -> (Auto)Trim outside map sheet

(Auto)Trim Outside Map Sheet: GT_MAPSHEETTRIMMER – GeoTools Command

Key Features Include:

• Trims 2D lines, polylines, circles, and arcs outside a defined boundary.
• Works seamlessly in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.
• Functions similar to the EXTRIM command in AutoCAD but optimized for map sheet workflows.
• Ideal for corridor mapping, road design, and GIS-based documentation.
• Works with GT_MAPSHEETMAKER to generate trimmed map sheets efficiently.
• Does not trim hatch patterns, blocks, or text, which must be manually adjusted.

Benefits:

With GT_MAPSHEETTRIMMER, users can automate the trimming process, ensuring clean and well-structured map sheets, significantly reducing manual editing efforts in large-scale CAD and GIS projects.