: Ensure the Merge result checkbox is selected in your feature properties if you want the new feature to combine with an existing solid body.
: Used when multiple surfaces enclose a volume. Go to the Surfaces tab and select Knit Surface . Select all the surfaces that form the closed volume.
: If your solid is already modeled but needs to be recognized as a sheet metal feature, use the Convert to Sheet Metal tool. Select the base face. Specify sheet thickness and bend radius. Select edges for the bends. Troubleshooting sc24855-SFCOE.rar
: Best for turning a single surface into a solid with a specific thickness. Select the Thicken command from the Surfaces tab. Select the surface body you want to thicken.
Check the option to convert the patched enclosure into a solid immediately. : Ensure the Merge result checkbox is selected
: If a solid fails to form, your surfaces may have small gaps or "naked edges." Use the Check tool (under Evaluate) to find "Open surfaces" or "Invalid faces."
Choose the direction (inside, outside, or mid-plane) and set the desired thickness. Select all the surfaces that form the closed volume
: Useful for closing open gaps in imported geometry. Use the Filled Surface tool to patch any holes.