Surface Forms

In the conceptual design environment, surfaces are created from open lines or edges, rather than from closed profiles.

Note: If the 2 lines are parallel, the result is a 2D surface that can be used to stitch together other models. See 3D Snapping.

To create a surface using a line

1. Select a work plane for the surface. See Setting and Showing Work Planes.
2. Click Create tabDraw panel Line.
3. Draw a line on the work plane.
4. Select another work plane.
5. Draw a line on this work plane.
6. Select the lines.
7. Click Create Form.

To create a surface using the Options Bar

1. Click Create tabDraw panel Line.
2. On the Options Bar, select Make surface from closed loops.
3. (Optional) On the Options Bar, select Chain to create a chain of lines.
4. Draw a closed profile.

The surface is automatically created.

Related topics

• Unconstrained and Referenced-Based Forms
• Creating Solid Forms
• Creating Void Forms