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(continued...) In many cases creation of two simple solids that can then be combined or subtracted using Boolean tools can be the most effective construction method.
Similarly by splitting a solid it is possible to apply local operations such as shelling a portion of the part or to create a feature that bridges between discreetly defined forms.
A Solid Bodies folder at the top of the FeatureManager allows each body to be selected and indicates if non-manifold parts have been inadvertently created.
The scope of new features can be defined to apply to selected or all bodies.
Solid bodies can also be moved, copied patterned and mirrored and assembly files can be saved out as smaller multibody part files.
Enhancements to surface modelling tools are of benefit when tidying imported data and in modelling of complex forms.
The Untrim tool can be used to extend edges and fill holes.
Selection of one or more edges extends the surface to its natural boundaries.
The powerful surface fill tool has additional options to create a simplified Coons patch in order to improve build time and stability.
Since transitions between surfaces may not always be perfect, the deviation analysis tool calculates the angles between faces along a selected edge in order to view where the maximum and minimum deviation occurs and to assess whether the result is acceptable.