Learning how to trim, patch, and convert surfaces to solids with Sculpt
In this recipe, you will learn how to apply the Trim and Patch Surface commands and how to use the Sculpt command to convert surfaces into solids.
Getting ready
Open Surface_Part.ipt from the Chapter 4 folder.
How to do it…
With Surface_Part.ipt open, we will start to trim the existing surfaces to the desired profiles, followed by extending a profile and patching the gaps in the surface. We will then convert this to a solid model. To get started, see the following:
- Select the Trim command from the Surface tools. We will use this to trim one surface from another to create the desired profile.
- Select ExtrusionSrf2 as the cutting tool and Extrusion Srf1 as the section to remove, as shown in Figure 4.66:
Figure 4.66: Trim Surface options to select on Surface_Part.ipt
- Select Apply to complete.
- With the command still active, select the following surfaces...
