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Check the box in the property manager. If the surfaces perfectly enclose a space, SOLIDWORKS will automatically convert it into a single solid body.

: Used when multiple surfaces enclose a volume. Go to the Surfaces tab and select Knit Surface . Select all the surfaces that form the closed volume.

To convert a surface or complex geometry into a in SOLIDWORKS (which appears to be the CAD software relevant to your file type), you can use several standard methods depending on your starting geometry. Common Methods to Create a Solid Body sc24855-SFCOE.rar

Choose the direction (inside, outside, or mid-plane) and set the desired thickness.

: Best for turning a single surface into a solid with a specific thickness. Select the Thicken command from the Surfaces tab. Select the surface body you want to thicken. Check the box in the property manager

: If a solid fails to form, your surfaces may have small gaps or "naked edges." Use the Check tool (under Evaluate) to find "Open surfaces" or "Invalid faces."

: If your solid is already modeled but needs to be recognized as a sheet metal feature, use the Convert to Sheet Metal tool. Select the base face. Specify sheet thickness and bend radius. Select edges for the bends. Troubleshooting Go to the Surfaces tab and select Knit Surface

: Ensure the Merge result checkbox is selected in your feature properties if you want the new feature to combine with an existing solid body.