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Checking geometry

You can check the geometry for solids and surfaces. The geometry is checked for all possible ACISModeling engine by Spatial Corporation. You can import and export ACIS files (.sat and .sab). errors. Select errors and warnings in the dialog to highlight the associated geometry in the Design windowArea in the user interface that displays your model or assembly. Also known as Workspace., as shown below.

To check an object's geometry

1. Right-click a solid or surface in the Structure treeDisplay in the Structure panel that shows you each of the objects in your design. You can expand or collapse the nodes of the tree to view the objects. You can rename objects, create, modify, replace, and delete objects, as well as work with components..

2. Select Check Geometry.

   You can click Stop in the status bar or press Esc to cancel the operation if necessary.

   A dialog will open that lists any errors or warnings found.

3. Select errors and warnings in the dialog to highlight the associated geometry in the Design windowArea in the user interface that displays your model or assembly. Also known as Workspace..

4. Select Zoom to fit selection to automatically zoom in to the problem area in the Design windowArea in the user interface that displays your model or assembly. Also known as Workspace..

5. Click Close when you are finished.