I'm so lost - Modifying a Surface Composite Model
The original geometry is poor quality with a lot of gaps.
Can you request the original SolidWorks files rather than STEP?
Hi!
For making changes in the model , first, you will need to turn it into a solid.
... but, to turn it to a solid, you must have all the surfaces needed to make a closed object, and work as a closed boundary to "encapsulate"the solid inside that boundaries.
The issue is, your composite is very bad, there are lot's of surfaces missing, so you can not turn it to a solid unless you create all the missing surfaces.... it's a loooooot of work
...can you ask for a new and better exported model?
If we eliminate the screws, the rest of the structure will be faster.
You can do a mix of repairing + rebuild.
After the solid is ready, is easy to add your modifications using "direct" tool.
Maybe i would do the mix option.
But you are also right, after rebuild from the scratch, it will be easier to make a parametric model and change it will parameters, instead of direct editions.
Tip: you can do use Frame generator to build the structure based in a wire sketch and using standard profiles.
Anyway.... it demands some hours of work.
Good luck.
