Copy Face Data

Defines the offset from the original surface for the copied surface, and the surfaces to be copied. Specify the feature data in the dialog box.

Dialog box options

Value

Defines the offset (distance) from the original surface for the copied surface. If the value in the field is zero, the In and Out directions do not have an effect.

Formula

Defines the offset variable.

In

The copied surface is added on the inside in relation to the original surface. The offset value defines the distance of the copied surface from the original surface.

Out

The copied surface is added on the outside in relation to the original surface.

Reverse surface direction

Reverse the direction of the surface relation to the original surface.

Connecting faces

Defines the joining of surfaces each other when adding a new surface. If you add new surfaces without stitching surfaces each other, you have to transform the surface model as a closed volume separately using the function Tangential Offset or To Volume. The advantage of stitching surfaces phase by phase is that phases get quicker and better management of complex surface joints.

Remove original geometry

Only the copied faces remain visible when this checkbox is selected. This is an easy way of creating a face model. For example, you can use this function when bending with large radii is replaced several bends of smaller radius.

Step Bend a Face

Only the selected faces are retained in the model if you select Remove original geometry.

To volume

If you are modeling a new part in the assembly, you can model a sheet metal part by selecting the property To volume. When you confirm the data, opens Offset Faces data, in which Change to sheet metal part is selected. You can define the thickness of the sheet metal part in section Value. The Copy surface and Tangential offset functions are displayed as separate steps in the history.

Tangential Offset Data

Mirror

Mirroring facilitates the modeling of symmetrical pieces.

You can mirror faces created when copying by selecting Mirror. After selection, you can select the mirror plane in the model, if it has not been selected earlier.

In the elements list, on the first row you will see Mirror plane, if mirror plane has not been selected earlier. Click the mirror plane in the model and select OK.

Face1, etc

List of elements, based on which the feature is modeled. You can view and edit the selections before confirming the data.

If you want to add faces, do as follows:

1. Click the Add button.
2. Do either of the following:
   • If you wish to add a tangential chain of faces by clicking one face only, the search of tangential chain of faces is selected:
   • When you want to select individual surfaces, disable snap to tangential line chain before selecting the surfaces.
3. Accept selected by selecting Confirm.

Apply

Preview by clicking the Apply button in the dialog box. This will show you how the model would look if you confirmed the feature data by clicking OK. If necessary, you can still edit the feature data.