How to make one line reach another line in BricsCAD?

Short Answer

Use EXTEND to make one line reach another line in BricsCAD. Select the boundary line first, then select the line you want to lengthen so it extends exactly to that edge. This is the fastest and most common professional method. Limitation: it only works when the line can geometrically intersect the boundary.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: If the target line is on a locked layer or the two objects do not actually intersect in their current direction, EXTEND will appear to fail. Also check that you are selecting the correct boundary edge first, because the command logic depends on that order.

How to Make One Line Reach Another Line

• Command: EXTEND

• Shortcut: EX

• Quick Steps:

  1. On the Ribbon, go to Home > Modify and start EXTEND.
  2. Select the line that should act as the boundary edge, then press Enter.
  3. Click the line you want to lengthen; it will extend until it reaches the boundary line.

• Use the Edge option if needed and confirm it is set to Extend so BricsCAD can use implied boundary extensions where applicable.

Variables & Settings

• Key Setting: Edge option in the EXTEND command

• Expert Setting: If Edge is set to allow extension, BricsCAD can extend a line to an implied edge instead of only a physically intersecting object. If this option is not used correctly, the line may not reach the intended boundary.

Why it Fails

• Cause 1 (Geometry): The line cannot reach the other line because their directions do not create a valid intersection point.
• Cause 2 (layers/Locks): The line to be extended is on a locked layer, so BricsCAD cannot modify it.
• Cause 3 (Command/Logic): The wrong object was selected as the boundary, or the boundary selection was skipped before pressing Enter.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

• Quick Fix: Run EXTEND, select the correct boundary line first, press Enter, then click the line to extend. If needed, use the Edge option and set it to Extend.
• Manager’s Verdict: Use EXTEND for clean 2D drafting when one object must stop exactly at another. Avoid manual stretching for precise line-to-line connections in production drawings.

FAQ

Can I make multiple lines reach the same line at once?
Yes, after selecting the boundary, you can click multiple lines in the same EXTEND session.

What if the line should stop at a polyline instead of a line?
EXTEND also works with polylines as valid boundary objects.

Can TRIM do the same thing as EXTEND?
No, TRIM shortens objects, while EXTEND lengthens them to a boundary.

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