Hi all,
I have a solid file I am trying to edit (I don't have the original). And I want to add curvature to certain flat sections of the solid
For example:
I have a flat surface (black) and a curved surface (blue), side by side. What's the best way to go about adding curvature to the flat surface?
I have attached the solid file as a reference
Christopher
You can use features such as "Flex" and "Deform" both available via Insert > Features, but the ability to control accuracy is quite difficult.
I would recommend using surfacing tools to create the new surface to the desired surface over the top of the flat face. then use Insert > Face > Replace and you can change one for the other and it tries to keep the face boundaries in place.
Hi,
I'm not aware of any methods to it directly. one work around is using solid bodies and surfaces.
1.Using "replace face". This works on solid bodies. "Surface Extrude" your black surface to create solid. Move curved blue surface on top of it and do a "replace face"
2. Cut with surface. This needs solid bodies too. Again create "Surface Extrude", move curved surface such that it is intersecting the body and do "Cut with surface"
if you need only the surface , delete all unwanted surfaces form the resultant solid body.