Alibre Design

Chapter 6 - Reference Geometry5. Click OK to apply the change.6.4.3 Thickening Reference SurfacesOnce a reference surface has been inserted, you can thicken the surface to transform it into a solid.This will allow geometry such as holes and extruded cuts to be applied to the resulting solid. Onlyone surface can be thickened at a time.‣ To thicken a surface:1. From the Feature menu, select Thicken Surface; or select the Thicken Surface toolfrom the Part Modeling toolbar. The Thicken Surface dialog box appears.2. In Surface, select the surface you wish to thicken.3. In Thickness, enter the desired thickness value.4. In Direction, choose forward, reverse, or both sides. Arrows in the workspace will display thedirection the thickness will be applied.5. Click OK to apply the Thicken feature.142