To modify CAD surfaces in the normal direction

Use Modify CAD Surfaces - Normal to modify CAD surfaces in the normal direction. This tool is supported for CAD models only.

1. Click (Geometry tab > Modify panel > Modify CAD surfaces > Normal).

2. Select the face(s) you want to modify.

3. To preserve the shape of fillets or chamfers in the faces adjacent to those you selected, click the Search button to find the fillets and/or chamfers automatically. Adjust this list by selecting different faces in the graphics display, or typing face IDs into the Fillets/chamfers list.

4. Enter the distance to move the face/s in the normal direction. You may enter a negative value.

   Note: For best results, make small adjustments compared to the minimum thickness of the face.

5. Click Apply.

6. Click Save CAD modification to save the change, and enter a unique name for the modification.

   You can now access the saved modification from the ribbon (Geometry tab > Modify panel > CAD modification)

   Note: For Dual Domain and 3D models, the saved modification is now accessible as a variable in the Parametric Study Builder.