NX Realize Shape > Modifying subdivision geometry > Delete a cage face to open a solid
Delete a cage face to open a solid
This examples shows how delete a cage face in the NX Realize Shape task environment to open a solid body.
Choose Home tab→Modify group→Delete .
Select the faces you want to delete.
Middle-click to continue deleting cage faces or select another NX Realize Shape command.
Deleting a cage face of a solid body creates a sheet body. Sheet bodies can be used for subsequent operations such as Thicken.
How do I
- Delete a face while using Symmetric Modeling
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- Delete
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- Delete dialog box
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Delete a cage face to open a solid, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens
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