Create a simulation model

Commands in the Create panel enable you create new geometry on the simulation model. These are the same commands found in the Design workspace, with a few exceptions.

See full descriptions of these commands and their dialog boxes here.

To access the Create commands:

1. Click (Simulation workspace > Setup tab > Simplify panel > Simplify).

Create tool	Used....
New Simulation Model	to create a new model for simulation purposes.
Extrude	to extend the shape of a solid body, in a straight line.
Revolve	to extend the shape of a solid body, about an axis.
Sweep	to extend the shape of a solid body, along a defined path.
Rib	to 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	to create a hole through a solid body.
Box	to create a solid body using the box primitive.
Cylinder	to create a solid body using the cylinder primitive.
Sphere	to create a solid body using the sphere primitive.
More Solids	to 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.
Extrude	to extend the shape of a 2D sketch, or curves, in a straight line, to create a surface shape.
Revolve	to extend the shape of a 2D sketch, or curves, about an axis, to create a surface shape.
Patch	to create a surface that closes open areas, or replaces missing faces, in a design or imported model.
Offset	to create a copy of a surface at a specified distance from the original.
More Surfaces	to 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	to create copies of faces, features, bodies, and components. Rectangular Creates copies of objects in one or two directions. Circular 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	to create a mirror image of faces, features, bodies, or whole components, on the opposite side of a face or plane.
Thicken	to create a solid by thickening a surface face.
Fluid Volume	to create a body that either envelopes, or fills, the interior of the selected bodies.