DesignSeries00040.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.

    4. The Add Shape to Slab dialog box opens.

    Click to show/hide the parameters.

  4. Click OK.

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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.

    5. Click to show/hide the parameters.

  5. Click OK.

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Changing the Slab Modifier

Editing Slab Geometry with 3D Modifiers

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