Surface

[geneinventor]

Hello,

Is there a way to create a surface that is a copy of a face of a part geometry.

I came from ProE, and you highlight the surface, copy and paste and collect all the surfaces (faces) that you need for you feature.

Thanks,

[mflayler2]

Use Copy Object and then collect your faces to copy as surfaces or composites.

Use Offset/Thicken to Offset a Face as a Surface.

[geneinventor]

Thanks, where is COPY OBJECT? I am in 2008 still.

[geneinventor]

got it thanks.

 Is it possible in a new part in assy mode?

[mflayler2 · Accepted solution]

Yes, once you are activated into part mode in an assembly you can use Copy Object to copy goemetry from another part into the one you are working on.

[mflayler2]

Since you are coming from Pro-E, here is a quick tip.

Hold Shift+Middle Mouse button to Orbit.

Also get used to using Project Geometry, but don't over use it.

[geneinventor]

Thanks again, I am using  SpaceTraveler in Inv, was almost useless in ProE

[geneinventor]

one more thing, is there a way to use surface to cut solid?

[mflayler2]

Yes, use Split or Sculpt depending on the need and the geometry.