DesignSeries02291.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:

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

Select both the slab and the add surface object.

Select Modify > Add Surface.

The Add Shape to Slab dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Apply shape to entire slab

Adds the shape to the entire slab, affecting all components

Apply shape to selected components of slab

Select the components to be modified by the addition

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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:

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

Select both the slab and the clipping object.

Select Modify > Clip Surface.

The Clip Shape from Slab dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Apply shape to entire slab

Clips the shape to the entire slab, affecting all components

Apply shape to selected components of slab

Select the components to be modified by the clipping shape

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Changing the slab modifier

Editing slab geometry with 3D modifiers

 

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