part to fit surface contour 1

[glacierghost]

So I have a model of an object that was scanned to get a solid file......although it looks like it's mainly surfaces. I want to create a solid part of a specific outline that fits right up against one of the contours. I've been able to project a sketch where I want the part to fit using a split line...but really have no idea what I'm doing. I thought I could use some of the mold making features...but run into problems with the draft checking and such due to the shape of my original part. Maybe that's the direction I need to continue to go...but figured I would see if any body could give me a HINT????

 

[glacierghost]

oooohhh....I think I figured something out. Extruding up to a body seems to do it.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

If you can post the part, you will get more specific answers.

 

[Theophilus]

Posting the part works. Extruding up to a body/surface works. You can also offset the surface at zero or whatever other distance you want. With that, you can use that surface to cut a solid, or do all sorts of other things.



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