How Do I Project A Curved Surface

[gabe_nelson]

I'm trying to split a part in half such that there are no overhangs on either side. I've almost got it but there's a small overhang left that I could easily get rid of if I could just grab the line that is the outermost part of this curve from a top down perspective. Projecting only projects edges though, so how can I project the outermost part of this curved surface? I've attached a photo of the part in question as well as the f3d of the model.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Gabe,

I am sorry that it is unclear to me where exactly on the model you would like to make the change. Could you paint the face in a different color on the model?

Many thanks!

[gabe_nelson]

I painted the surface red. It's body14 .If you're looking at the model on the bottom view and select that surface then you can see where it overhangs like in my picture.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Gabe,

Many thanks for sharing the file! I see the behavior now. I believe you would like to project the silhouette of the highlighted face onto a sketch plane. The only way to generate silhouette curves is to use Silhouette Split command in Solid -> Modify. I tried creating the split faces but I am not seeing the desirable result.

Thanks again!

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Gabe,

I took a closer look at the model. I think there should be a workflow to get the silhouette edges. Reuse the same profile and the same path creating the channel cut to create a sweep solid body. Then use Solid Sweep command to sweep the solid body along a short vertical path. I believe the silhouette edges will be on the Solid Sweep body.

Many thanks!