Pocket recognition

Pockets are features that must be closed. This means that the cross-section of the feature must form a loop.

You can recognize Pockets using one of these methods:

• Pockets with bottoms and walls all around can be automatically recognized from solid models. This is the only method that can recognize islands and bottom radii.
• Recognition from selected surfaces.
• By extracting feature geometry and chaining curves. This is the only method that can be used to recognize drafted pockets.

Tip: You can recognize an open Pocket and machine it from outside the stock using a Face feature.