Bounded Surface Options

No Merge

Always create a patch if a solution is possible, even if that patch contains multiple faces. Creates a suitable number of faces to ensure that the performance and reliability of the model is optimal in downstream operations; in particular, a single face solution is created whenever possible.

Merge (as many as possible)

Attempts to minimize the number of faces in the patch. Using this value does not, in general, produce a solution that contains a single face, though in the case of multiple face patches, it can sometimes produce a solution with fewer faces.

Full Merge

Only produce a patch in cases where a single face patch is possible. If a single face solution is not possible, the command fails. If you only want to use single face patches, using this value can sometimes result in performance improvements.

Specifies how a cross section and a guide curve are connected. These options only apply to new sketches you add using the Insert sketch button on the command bar.

Use Pierce Points

Specifies that a connect relationship is used to connect the cross section and guide curve where they intersect. The position of the connect relationship is calculated using the Pierce Point option on the IntelliSketch dialog box. The Use Pierce Points option is typically used when constructing engineered surfaces, such as the surfaces for a fan or turbine blade, where engineering data or dimension-driven criteria must be maintained.

Use BlueDots

Specifies that a BlueDot is used to connect the cross section and guide curve where they intersect. When you connect a cross section and a guide curve with a BlueDot, you can use the BlueDot as a handle to dynamically modify the shape of the cross section and guide curve. The Use BlueDots option is typically used when constructing esthetic surfaces, such as the surfaces for consumer electronics product, where a more free-form approach to surface design is desired.

Note:

The Use BlueDots option is available only in the ordered modeling environment. The BlueDots functionality is not available in the synchronous environment.