Composite Model
Accepted solution
Composite is a collection of surfaces munched together into a single entity. There are 2 common ways people end up with composite surfaces:
Importing: If you are importing something that has errors, Inventor will "salvage" what it can despite the errors, and instead of a solid body, you end up with a collection of surfaces that likely have gaps or other bad geometry. When this happens, the import dialog has options about how to "salvage" what it can, composite surfaces are one of those options. Ultimately, if you need that body as a solid, you could try importing using the stitch option, otherwise right click the body and click repair body. Or there are other things you could try, in which case, attached the source file and your attempt here.
Deriving or Copying: When deriving parts or assemblies, or copying geometry, you also have the option to create composite surfaces.
Accepted solution
Hi! There is a workflow to separate the bodies from the Composite. But, it can be a bit tedious. Try this.
1) Right-click on the Composite node -> Repair Bodies.
2) Transfer Surfaces -> select Body mode -> pick a body -> check "Create New Composite" -> Ok.
The body will be sent to a new Composite.
3) Stitch each Composite as a solid body individually.
A similar workflow is also available in Construction Environment (enabled at Tools -> App Options -> Part) by separating bodies into groups.
Many thanks!
Johnson Shiue (johnson.shiue@autodesk.com)
Software Test Engineer