Separate a mesh body

Use the Separate tool to separate regions of a mesh body into independent mesh bodies in Fusion.

1. In the Design workspace, on the Mesh tab, select Modify > Separate .

   The Separate dialog displays.

2. In the dialog, select a separation Type:

   • Mesh Shells: Separates all mesh shells into independent bodies.
   • All Face Groups: Separates all face groups into independent bodies.
   • Select Face Groups: Separates selected face groups into independent bodies.

3. In the canvas, select a mesh body or face groups to separate.

4. Check Multiple Bodies to separate selected face groups into independent mesh bodies.

5. Click OK.

The separated mesh bodies display in the canvas. A Separate feature displays in the Timeline.

Tips

• Check Keep Body to preserve a copy of the original mesh body.
• After you generate face groups on a mesh body, use Separate to split features or regions into independent mesh bodies to make it easier to work with them.
• Right-click the feature in the Timeline and select Edit Feature to edit adjust its settings.