Modify CAD surfaces - Normal Direction

The Modify CAD Surfaces - Normal tool allow modifications on CAD model in the normal direction.

To move one or more surfaces in the normal direction:

  1. Click Geometry tab > Selection panel > CAD Face to select CAD Face only.
  2. Select the face(s) you want to modify on your model.
  3. Click (Geometry tab > Modify panel > Modify CAD surfaces > Normal).
  4. If you wish to preserve the shape of fillets or chamfers in the faces adjacent to those you selected, click the Search button to find the fillets and/or chamfers automatically. You can adjust this list by selecting different faces in the graphics display, or typing face IDs into the Fillets/chamfers list.
  5. Enter the distance you wish to move the face/s in the normal direction. You may enter a negative value.
    Note: For best results, make small adjustments compared to the minimum thickness of the face.
  6. Click Apply.
Note: This tool is supported for CAD models only.