"offsetting" a face?

[modlite9]

This might be a simple question but since I'm primarily a UG user this has me stumped. Basically what I have is a copy geometry of a part that contains dimples that I need to change the depth of.

I was able to make them deeper by removing a revolve. I'm a little uncertain how to approach making them shallower.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[looslib]

Go back and do it in NX, it will far simpler!


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[Guest0527211403]

If you are using Wildfire+ , there is a tool called "expand" that's part of Edit-->Offset.

If the edges of your dimples are not rounded, you should be able to select the inner surface, hit Edit-->Offset, then in the lower left of the screen change the little icon flyout to the third option (Expand).

This should let you make the dimples smaller. If the edges are rounded, it'll be way harder to do what you're trying to do.

 

[modlite9]

Thanks for the tip, but the edges are rounded.......
I'm currently trying to fill the area in and replace the dimples. If there's any other tools I've overlooked let me know. Is there anyway to remove a face (the rounded edge)?

 

[Guest0527211403]

Try this:

Copy the inner dimple surfaces (without the round) by selecting it (it'll turn pink) then hit Ctrl+C then Ctrl+v.

Select one of the edges of the newly copied surface then hit Edit-->Extend. If only one edge is picked, hold down shift (while in the extend tool) and pick an adjacent edge. It should then pick the tangent chain of edges. Extend these edges by some value such that they "stick out" of the master surface.

Offset your new surface by some amount (the amount you want to shrink the dimple by).

Then, make a copy of the master surface, but in the Options flyout, choose "Exclude surfaces and fill holes". Then pick the edge of the master surface which touches your round. This should make a copy of the surface sans dimple.

Now merge your offset surface to your copied/filled surface.

Then, finally, solidify this quilt (if you're working with a solid, that is).

phew! I hope you're not working on a golf ball