Preparing designs for analysis

Use the tools in the Analysis group to create or subdivide bodies for analysis.

	Use the Volume Extract tool to create a solid based on an enclosed region within a part.
	Use the Midsurface tool to create a surface midway between two offset faces.
	Use the Split by Plane tool to split a part based on a plane.
	Use the Spot Weld tool to define points on two faces that represent weld points.
	Use the Imprint tool to imprint coincident faces.
	Use the Extend tool to extend surface edges or curves up to intersecting bodies.
	Use the Enclosure tool to detect coincident faces, edges, or vertices and imprint them to allow for mesh connections.

Tools in the Remove group help you easily remove elements to simplify your designs.

	Use the Rounds tool to remove rounded edges from a design.
	Use the Faces tool to remove features from a design.
	Use the Interference tool to merge parts that clash.

Tools in the Detect group help you easily find geometry problems in your designs.

	Use the Short Edges tool to find edges shorter than a specified length that may impact meshing results.
	Use the Overlap Faces tool to find faces that overlap.
	Use the Clearance tool to find small gaps between parts.

Create and edit beam objects with the tools in the Beams group.

	Use the Profiles tool to select a profile for a beam object.
	Use the Create tool to define a beam using a profile from the library.
	Use the Extract tool to define a beam and profile from a solid.
	Use the Orient tool to change the orientation or axis of the beam.
	Use the Display tool to change how beams are displayed.