Combine

Combine two or more surface objects, that share at least one coincident edge, into a single surface object.

This tool outputs a single Combine object.

  1. Combine has three distinct use cases:
    • Combine two or more different objects such as a curve and a surface into a single object. This case is purely for the convenience of grouping objects. However, this differs from the traditional operation of creating a group (ALT+G) in that, the combine object is a single entity, not a folder containing objects.
    • Combine two or more similar objects such two curves or two surfaces into a single object. This case is useful when you want to perform a single operation on a set of curves or surfaces.
    • Combine surfaces that share coincident edges, thereby effectively stitching them into a solid.
      Note: This is a rare case where the input surfaces must be at least position continuous forming a closed geometry. To verify if combine created a solid, use the Tolerance checktool under Analysis.
  2. On the ribbon, click the Modify tab.
  3. Click the Combine icon.

  4. Combine two or more different objects such as a curve and a surface into a single object. This case is purely for the convenience of grouping objects. However, this differs from the traditional operation of creating a group (ALT + G) in that, the combine object is a single entity, not a folder containing objects.
  5. Combine two or more similar objects such two curves or two surfaces into a single object. This case is useful when you want to perform a single operation on a set of curves or surfaces.
  6. Combine surfaces that share coincident edges, thereby effectively stitching them into a solid.
    Note: This is a rare case where the input surfaces must be at least position continues forming a closed geometry. To verify if combine created a solid, use the Tolerance check tool under Analysis.
  7. Select the objects. Right-click to confirm.
  8. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.