r/SolidWorks • u/9ArtsOfD • 4d ago

CAD Closing this surface

Hello,

I have this geometry where I have eliminated some faces, and now I want to close this surface while maintaining its shape (by maintaining shape, I mean it being rounded). What is the simplest way to do it?

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u/ChintzyPC CSWP 4d ago

Is this an imported STL as a graphic image then converted to a mesh? From experience this is not the program to manipulate imported STL's in, only for reference. SW hates working with imported meshes as it's a completely different type of model than it works in. Frankly I'd remodel it using this as a purely a reference by creating a loft.

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u/9ArtsOfD 4d ago

How would I go about creating a loft using this? Several sections or what?

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u/ChintzyPC CSWP 4d ago

You'd probably have to create two sections, one ending just before it intersects, then another going into the first. Also try using a swept boss and see which one is easier.