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How to Create a Solid Body from a Closed Surface Body

Tagged: 17.2, Create Geometry, designmodeler, fluid-dynamics, geometry, Other
    • June 5, 2023 at 7:05 am
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      When you have a surface body that encloses space, you can create a solid body with that surface body as the surface of the solid. Procedure: 1. Open the Create dropdown menu and select Body Operation. 2. Select Sew as the Type. 3. Click on Bodies and select your surface body. 4. Select Yes on Create Solids? 5. Click Generate to render the solid.

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