Articulate the shape of a face

This example shows how to create a more articulated shape on the bottom face of a cosmetic bottle. A cage face is subdivided and then translated in the NX Realize Shape task environment.

1. Choose Home tab→Modify group→Subdivide Face .

2. Select the face you want to subdivide.

3. Drag the Scale handle to create the offset, or enter a value in the dialog box.

4. Choose Home tab→Modify group→Transform Cage .

5. In the Transform Cage dialog box, select the Transform tab.

6. With Select Object active, select the face to move.

7. Drag the Z-Translate handle downward to create a depression in the bottom of the bottle.

8. Middle-click to complete the transformation.

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