Cover Curve to Face
ShapesFaces and AperturesConstruction FacesCover Curve to Face
In this dialog box you can cover a previously selected planar curve
with a sheet in order to create a face from this curve.
Please note: The created face is not considered in the simulation,
but can be used to create other structures and to integrate fields on
the face's surface.
After selecting the corresponding ribbon control an interactive
mode will be entered in which a curve needs to be selected. This curve
will then be used for the creation of the new face.
As soon as the new face is created it will appear in the
and on the .
The picture below shows the face created by covering a rectangle:
Name
Specify the unique
for the face.
Curve
This field shows the name of the currently selected
curve. This field is for your information only and can not be edited.
OK
Press this button to finally create the face.
Preview
Press this button to create a preview image
of the face. This option is very useful to check the settings before you
actually create the face.
Cancel
Closes this dialog box without performing any
further action.
Help
Shows this help text.
See also
Cover
Curve to Face Mode, Extrude
Curve to Face, Create
Face from Picked Faces, Face
Creation