Create tools (Edit Model)

When you want to create the surfaces or solid bodies of preserve or obstacle geometry without leaving the Generative Design workspace, use the Create tools in the Edit Model contextual environment.

Use the tools on the Edit Model Solid tab > Create panel to create solid shapes. These are the same tools available in the Design workspace > Solid tab > Create panel.

Use the tools on the Edit Model Surface tab > Create panel to create surfaces. These are the same tools available in the Design workspace > Surface tab > Create panel. Surfaces are an outer skin that represents the shape of the model. They have no thickness. Surfaces are sometimes used to patch up openings in a model.

Use the links in the table to find out more about the tools.

Create tools - Edit Model Solid tab

Tool	Purpose
New Generative Model	Create a new model in the same design.
Create Sketch	Start a sketch either on a blank document, or on the face of an existing 3D geometry. Click this to access the Sketch Tools.
Extrude	Extend the shape of a solid body, in a straight line.
Revolve	Extend the shape of a solid body, about an axis.
Sweep	Extend the shape of a solid body, along a defined path.
Rib	Add support to a model using a single line or curve that intersects with already created geometry. The curve must intersect with solid model geometry in both directions.
Hole	Create a hole through a solid body.
Box	Create a solid body using the box primitive.
Cylinder	Create a solid body using the cylinder primitive.
Sphere	Create a solid body using the sphere primitive.
Connector Obstacle	Create solid body obstacle geometry, to represent bolts and pins in an assembly.
More Solids	Create solid bodies from sketches. Loft - connects two or more closed profiles by means of a smooth surface transition shape. Web - similar to the Rib tool, the Web tool creates geometry from open sketch curves that intersect with pre-existing bodies. The Web tool uses multiple curves to create several merged elements. Torus - creates a solid body ring. Coil - creates a solid coil. Pipe - creates a solid pipe. Thread - adds real or cosmetic threads to your design. Cosmetic threads apply the appearance of threads. The Modeled option cuts actual threads into the geometry.
Pattern	Create copies of faces, features, bodies, and components. Rectangular - creates copies of objects in one or two directions. Circular Pattern - creates copies of objects around a selected axis. Pattern on Path - copies objects along a selected path, rather than following a circular or rectangular path.
Mirror	Create a mirror image of faces, features, bodies, or whole components, on the opposite side of a face or plane.
Thicken	Create a solid by thickening a surface face.
Fluid Volume	Create a body that either envelopes, or fills, the interior of the selected bodies.

Create tools - Edit Model Surface tab

Tool	Purpose
New Generative Model	Create a new model in the same design.
Create Sketch	Start a sketch either on a blank document, or on the face of an existing 3D geometry. Click this to access the Sketch Tools.
Extrude	Extend the shape of a 2D sketch, or curves, in a straight line, to create a surface shape.
Revolve	Extend the shape of a 2D sketch, or curves, about an axis, to create a surface shape.
Patch	Create a surface that closes open areas, or replaces missing faces, in a design or imported model.
Offset	Create a copy of a surface at a specified distance from the original.
More Surfaces	Create surface bodies. Sweep - extends the shape of a closed 2D sketch along a defined path, to create a surface shape. Loft - connects two or more closed 2D sketches with a smooth surface transition shape.
Pattern	Create copies of faces, features, bodies, and components. Rectangular - creates copies of objects in one or two directions. Circular Pattern - creates copies of objects around a selected axis. Pattern on Path - copies objects along a selected path, rather than following a circular or rectangular path.
Mirror	Create a mirror image of faces, features, bodies, or whole components, on the opposite side of a face or plane.
Thicken	Create a solid by thickening a surface face.