To compare two meshes

Applies to 2020.2 Update and later

How to generate a heatmap overlay on parts to visualize distances between their surfaces

This requires at least two distinct parts. The meshes cannot belong to (ie. be shells of) the same part.

Setting up the comparison

  1. Select the part to be used as reference.
  2. From the main menu, choose Analyze > Compare.
  3. In the appearing dialog, select another part from the Comparison drop-down menu.
  4. Click Compare.
  5. Tip: Use the Compare Direction drop-down menu and the Switch Meshes button to make adjustments to the comparison order.