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Cage from Facet Body dialog box
Facet Body Region
Select Facet Body Region
Lets you select a convergent body or regions on a convergent body to create cage faces from.
Tip: You can use the options on the scene toolbar in the top middle of the graphics window to control your selection. When you use Rough Brush or Fine Brush, you can adjust the brush size by clicking Decrease Brush Size or Increase Brush Size . You can also press Shift and scroll in either direction to adjust the brush size.
Face Size
Average Size
Specifies the average face size.
The default value is calculated dynamically based on the selected regions. You can edit the default value. A smaller face size more closely follows the input body. A larger face size is easier to edit.
Settings
Show Deviation Plot
Displays the deviations between the input regions and the resulting subdivision faces of the output cage when you click Show Result .
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Cage from Facet Body dialog box, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens
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