Unstitch Surface from Solid

Introduction

This topic will explain the Unstitch Surface from Solid function, and the options found in it. This topic will also describe where to find the function, provide quick steps on how to use it, and provide links to related topics.

The Unstitch Surface from Solid Function

The Unstitch Surface From Solid function separates one surface of a solid, or connected surfaces, into a separate selectable entity. To perform the function, you select geometry, and press the Space bar to accept the selections.

To open Unstitch Surface from Solid:

In the Modify group, of the Create 3D ribbon, click the down arrow for Stitch Surfaces to Solid, and select Unstitch Surface from Solid.

The parameters display in the Data Entry Manager.

The Data Entry Parameters

Selected Geometry

(Delete) - removes the highlighted item from the list.

(Delete All) - removes all entities from the list.

The list box will list the entities currently selected for the function.

OK - finalizes the function.
Cancel - exits the function.

Quick Steps - Unstitch Surface from Solid

Open the function.

The Selected Geometry list automatically has focus.
Select the surfaces to be unstitched.

The surfaces are added to the Selected Geometry list.
Confirm the selections.

The surfaces are unstitched.

A Unstitch Surface from Solid feature is added to the CAD Tree.
Click Cancel to close the function