SURFEXTEND (Command)

Lengthens a surface by a specified distance.

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The extension surface can be merged as part of the original surface, or appended as a second surface adjacent to the original surface.

The following prompts are displayed.

Specify Extension Distance

Specifies the extension length.

Expression

Enter a formula or equation to specify the length of the surface extension. See Constrain a Design with Formulas and Equations.

Modes
  • Extend. Extrudes the surface in a way that tries to mimic and continue the shape of the surface.
  • Stretch. Extrudes the surface without trying to mimic and continue the shape of the surface.
Creation Type
  • Merge. Extends the surface the specified distance without creating a new surface. If the originating surface is a NURBS surface, the new extension surface will also be a NURBS surface.
  • Append. Creates a new extension surface that is adjacent to the original surface.