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Choose the direction (inside, outside, or mid-plane) and set the desired thickness.
: If a solid fails to form, your surfaces may have small gaps or "naked edges." Use the Check tool (under Evaluate) to find "Open surfaces" or "Invalid faces." sc24855-SFCOE.rar
: Ensure the Merge result checkbox is selected in your feature properties if you want the new feature to combine with an existing solid body. Choose the direction (inside, outside, or mid-plane) and
: Best for turning a single surface into a solid with a specific thickness. Select the Thicken command from the Surfaces tab. Select the surface body you want to thicken. Choose the direction (inside
Check the box in the property manager. If the surfaces perfectly enclose a space, SOLIDWORKS will automatically convert it into a single solid body.