: 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
: 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. sc24855-SFCOE.rar
: 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
Check the box in the property manager. If the surfaces perfectly enclose a space, SOLIDWORKS will automatically convert it into a single solid body. Select edges for the bends
: Useful for closing open gaps in imported geometry. Use the Filled Surface tool to patch any holes.
: 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.