DesignSeries00045.pngEditing slab geometry with 2D modifiers

Adding a 2D Shape to the Slab Surface

When adding to a slab, select whether the add operation should affect the entire slab or only certain components.

To add a 2D shape to a slab:

1.      Create a closed 2D shape to represent the additional surface. The object must overlap the slab.

2.      Select both the slab and the add surface object.

3.      Select Modify > Add Surface.

The Add Shape to Slab dialog box opens.

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Clipping a slab

When clipping, or subtracting from, a slab, select whether the clip operation should affect the entire slab or only certain components.

To clip a slab:

1.      Create a closed 2D object to represent the clipping object. The object must overlap the slab.

2.      Select both the slab and the clipping object.

3.      Select Modify > Clip Surface.

4.      The Clip Shape from Slab dialog box opens.

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Changing the slab modifier

Editing slab geometry with 3D modifiers

 

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