Edit Boundaries
The Edit Boundaries tool edits the boundaries of mesh. This command features multiple boundary editing methods such as Smooth, Shrink, Fit, Extend, Extrude, and Fill.
Benefits
The Edit Boundaries tool is useful for:
- Reducing the effect of noise and roughness on mesh boundaries
- Modifying the feature shapes of mesh
- Creating a CAD-like mesh
How to Use
How to edit mesh boundaries
- Make sure that a mesh object and a Constructed Plane are visible in the Model View.
- In the MEASURED tab, in the Tools group, click Edit Boundaries or go to MENU > Tools > Measured Tools > Edit Boundaries .
- Select the outer boundary of a mesh as target Boundaries.
- Select the Fit method and define the Fitting Shape as Rectangle.
- Click OK and check the results.
- Run The Edit Boundaries tool again.
- Select the fitted outer boundary as target Boundaries.
- Select the Extrude method and set the Distance to -10mm, and then select the Cap option to close the bottom of the mesh.
- Click OK to complete the command.
Options in Detail
Target Entities
Boundaries – Selects boundaries of mesh. The Split Boundary button splits a boundary at selected positions. This button is useful for partially editing boundaries of a mesh.
Methods
- This command features six methods:
- Smooth – Reduces the effects of roughness on a boundary.
- Shrink – Removes poly-faces from boundary.
- Fit – Fits a boundary to a specific feature shape.
- Extend – Extends a boundary by a specific distance.
- Extrude – Extrudes a boundary by a specific distance.
- Fill – Fills poly-faces in a boundary.