Change the Top of the Object Using Replace Face

In this section, you use Replace Face to change the top of the object to match the shape of the new surface.

1. On the 3D Model tab, Surfaces panel, choose the drop-down arrow to expose all available commands from the expanded panel.
2. Select Replace Face.
   
3. Select the top planar face to satisfy the Existing Faces selection. Change the selection to New Faces and select the lofted surface to satisfy the New Faces selection.
   
4. Click OK to replace the planar face with the lofted surface.
5. In the browser, select the lofted surface and turn off the visibility in the context menu.
   

   The top of the part now conforms to the shape of the surface.

6. Start the Shell command.
7. Specify a 2-mm thickness. Do not remove any faces. Use the default Inside shell option.
8. Select OK to complete the operation.
9. Save the file.

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