Surface Region

Surface Region derives a second surface from an original surface.

Note: The model must contain an existing surface.

To use Surface Region:

  1. Select Construct tab > Surfaces panel > From 1 Surface > Region to display the Surface Region dialog.
  2. Select Create new surface(s) to create a new surface or Modify existing surface(s) to trim the selected surface.
  3. Optionally enter a name in the Surface name field. This field is available only if Create new surface(s) is selected.
  4. Select a surface from the Surface list, or click the Pick surface button and select it in the graphics window.
  5. Enter the coordinates of two points in the Isoline selection section, or click the Pick point on surface button and select them in the graphics window. The new surface is bound between the selected points.
  6. Select Row or Column to orientate the selection region.
  7. Click Preview to display a preview of the surface in the graphics window.
  8. Click OK.